Tillandsia incarnata

Tillandsia (Tillandsia) incarnata Kunth (1816)

[ Etymology ] Inca, ancient culture of central America

A long stem plant having silver leaves. It produces offsets in the middle of the long stem.

[ Width ] 3 cm
[ Length ] 40 cm
[ Petal ] Rose red

Plant
Offset

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] incarnata

[ Variety ]
margaritacea (Pearly white flowers)

[ Synonyms ]
Huicundo (Local name)
Tillandsia brevifolia Baker (1887)
Tillandsia striata Willdenow ex Schultes f. (1830)

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
Sep. 2024 It keeps growing.

Oct. 2022 2 offsets began to grow at the middle of the stem.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
Apr. 2021 An offset began to grow at the middle of the foliage.

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

Jan. 2019 Good condition.