Tillandsia hammeri

Tillandsia hammeri Rauh and Ehlers (1987)

[ Etymology ] Gary hammeri, collecter who collected the first specimen of this species.

The rosette is composed of rigid and narrow leaves growing upright.
It grows very slowly but sturdy.
The bottom side of the leaf is always reddish.

[ Width ] 20 cm
[ Height ] 20 cm

Plant
Root

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] hammeri

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

Cultivation condition
Partial sun, 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.

Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Summer AC
Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.

Aug. 2019 Roots began to grow.
Feb. 2019 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
July 2008 Roots began to grow.

Feb. 2007 It keeps growing.

Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.

Oct. 2005 The foliage became twice as large as the original foliage.

Dec. 2004 The foliage turned red.
Oct. 2004 The growing point of the foliage turned red.
Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.

Dec. 2003 It grows very slowly.