Tillandsia hildae

Tillandsia (Tillandsia) hildae Rauh (1973)

[ Etymology ] Hilda Rauh, wife of Werner Rauh, who suceeded in flowering this spcies for the first time

A large size plant having beautiful leaves with lateral band texture.

[ Width ] 50 cm
[ Height ] 60 cm

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] hildae

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, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Mar. 2009 It keeps growing.

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

Dec. 2005 Roots began to grow.
Sep. 2005 The foliage began to stand up.

Oct. 2004 Root began to grow again.
Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
May 2004 Roots began to grow.

Oct. 2003 3 offsets began to grow at the bottom of the foliage