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.
- [ Width ] 3 cm
- [ Height ] 5 cm
- [ Petal ] White
- [ Bract ] Red
- [ Flower ] August
- [ Flower ] for 11 days
- [ Cultivar ]
- Silver form
Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Species ] hilaireana
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, AC / Heater
- Jul 2025 It keeps growing.
- Jul 2024 A root began to grow.
- Feb 2024 The 2nd offset began to grow.
- Dec 2023 An offset began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
- Aug 2023 It flowered.
- Jul 2023 An inflorescence began to grow.
- Jul 2023 A root began to grow.
- Nov 2022 Good condition.