Minas Gerais, Brazil
Saxicolous
Tillandsia hilaireana
Tillandsia hilaireana Baker (1889)
- [ Etymology ] Augustin François César Prouvençal de Sanit-Hilaire (1779 - 1853), French botanist
- This species had been treated as a synonym of Tillandsia pohliana.
- The very characteristic rosette is strongly secund in a direction.
- [ Small size ] W 30 x H 40 mm
- [ Petal ] White
- [ Bract ] Red
- [ Summer bloomer ] August
- [ Flowering ] for 11 days (max.)
- [ Cultivar ]
- 'Silver form'
- [ Plant ]
- [ Inflorescence ]
- [ Flower ]
- [ Root ]
- [ Offset ]
- [ 1st Plant 2022 - ]
Classification
- genus Tillandsia
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 sun, Dipping,
- Shelving, Full air conditioning
- Dec. 2023 An offset began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
- Aug. 2023 It flowered.
- July 2023 An inflorescence began to grow.
- July 2023 A root began to grow.
- Nov. 2022 Good condition.