Tillandsia geminiflora

var. incana

Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) geminiflora Brongniart (1834) var. incana (Wawra) Mez (1894)

[ Etymology ] geminus + flora in Latin (twin + flower)
[ Etymology ] incanus in Latin (covered with grayish white fur)

Leaves are covered with trichomes and look white comparing to the dark green leaves of standard variety, Tillandsia geminiflora.

[ Width ] 15 cm
[ Height ] 20 cm

Plant
Root

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Anoplophytum
[ Species ] geminiflora
[ Variety ] incana

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia incana Wawra (1880)

Cultivation

Informations summarized here are based on our experiences, and TrekGEO does not guarantee the results by cultivating in the same or similar conditions described here. Even a species of Tillandsia differs substantially between individuals, and is very sensitive in changes of environments. Applicatons of any idea inspired by this site should be at your own risks.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
Sep. 2024 It keeps growing.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
Jul. 2021 Roots began to grow.

Nov. 2020 A root began to grow.
Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Summer AC
Apr. 2020 Leaves around the growing point were damaged probably by too much watering.

Jun. 2018 Roots began to grow.
Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Apr. 2018 It keeps growing.

Oct. 2017 Good condition.