Tillandsia linearis

Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) linearis Vellozo (1829)

[ Etymology ] linearis in Latin (linear)

Grass-like rosette formed by narrow leaves.

[ Width ] 2 cm
[ Height ] 25 cm
[ Petal ] Violet
[ Bract ] Green
[ Flower ] July

1st Plant 2004 - 2007

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Anoplophytum
[ Species ] linearis

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia selloa K. Koch (1873)

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 died.

Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
Jul. 2006 It bloomed.
Apr. 2006 An inflorescence began to grow.

Oct. 2005 The foliage keep growing.

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