Tillandsia x guelzii

Tillandsia x guelzii Rauh (1989)

[ Natural hybrid ]: T. didisticha x T. pohliana
[ Etymology ] Hans Gulz, Bromeliad nurseryman

This species is confused with Tillandsia pucaraensis Some researchers suggested to be a synonym of Tillandsia pucaraensis.
The rosette is composed of rigid leaves. It produces many offsets.
The lower half of the spike is polystichous, and the upper half is distichous.

[ Small size ] W 20 x H 20 cm
[ Petal ] Pale purple
[ Bract ] Grayish red
[ Spring bloomer ] April - June
[ Flowering ] for 44 days (max.)

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

[ 1st Plant 2018 - ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia pucaraensis Ehlers (1989)

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, Full air conditioning

Oct. 2023 The foliage bloomed in 2019 died and was removed.
Aug. 2023 The 4th offset began to grow at the bottom of the clump.

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

Aug. 2023 The growing point of an offset was damaged by the sun burn.

June 2022 3 offsets began to grow at the middle of the foliage.
Apr. 2022 It flowered.
Mar. 2022 An inflorescence began to grow.
Feb. 2022 Roots began to grow.

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

Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
Apr. 2021 Roots began to grow.

Sept. 2020 A root began to grow.

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

Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.

May 2019 An offset began to grow at the base of the inflorescence during it is blooming.
May 2019 Roots began to grow long.
Apr. 2019 It bloomed.
Mar. 2019 An inflorescence began to grow.

Dec. 2018 Good condition.