Tillandsia kegeliana

Tillandsia (Tillandsia) kegeliana Mez (1896)

[ Etymology ] H. A. H. Kegel, who collected the first specimen of this species

Very low degree of low-temperature tolerance. It needs to be kept more than 15 degree C. Proper cultivation conditions are being investigated.

[ Width ] 4 cm
[ Height ] 3 cm

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] kegeliana

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.

3rd Plant

Cultivation condition
Dappled shade, Soaking and misting, Shelving, AC / Heater
Jul 2025 Good condition.

2nd Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Summer AC
Aug 2019 It died.
Mar 2019 The leaf tips turned brown.

Dec 2018 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Aug 2007 It died.

Oct 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
Jul 2006 Roots began to grow at the bottom of the pup.

Oct 2005 An offset began to grow.
Jul 2005 The inflorescence died without blooming.
Jun 2005 An inflorescence began to grow.

Sep 2004 A root began to grow.
Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 degree C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 degree C.

Nov 2003 Many offsets began to grow but only an offset keeps growing. The original foliage died and was removed.