Tillandsia linearis

Tillandsia (Phytarrhiza) 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 ] Phytarrhiza
[ 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 degree C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 degree C.
May 2004 Good condition.