Tillandsia glabrior

Tillandsia glabrior (L. B. Smith) López-Ferrari, Espejo and I. Ramírez (2004)

[ Etymology ] glabratus in Latin (bald and smooth)

Yellowish green leaves are succulent and slightly secund in a direction.

[ Small size ] W 60 x H 60 mm
[ Petal ] Pink
[ Bract ] Red
[ Winter bloomer ] February - March
[ Flowering ] for 34 days (max.)

[ Cultivar ]
'Small form'

[ Plant ]
[ Inflorescence ]
[ Flower ]
[ Root ]
[ Offset ]

[ 1st Plant 2018 - ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia pueblensis L. B. Smith (1934) var. glabrior L. B. Smith (1958)
Tillandsia schiedeana Steudel (1841) subsp. glabrior (L. B. Smith) C. S. Gardner (1984)
Tillandsia schiedeana Steudel (1841) var. totolapanensis W. Weber and Ehlers (1983)

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.

2nd Plant (A dispatched offset)

Cultivation condition
Partial sun, Dipping,
Shelving, Full air conditioning

Sept. 2023 It keeps growing.

Oct. 2022 It keeps growing.

Apr. 2021 A dispatched offset.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial sun, Dipping,
Shelving, Full air conditioning

May 2024 An offset began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
Feb. 2024 It flowered.

Nov. 2023 An inflorescence began to grow from an offset of the 2-foliage clump.

July 2022 The 2nd offset began to grow at the lower position than the 1st offset.
May 2022 A few roots began to grow.
Apr. 2022 An offset began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
Feb. 2022 It flowered.

Cultivation condition up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking,
Shelving, Full air conditioning

Nov. 2021 An inflorescence began to grow.
Apr. 2021 Roots began to grow.

Cultivation condition up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking,
Shelving, Summer air conditioning

Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.

Sept. 2019 It keeps growing.

Dec. 2018 Good condition.