Tillandsia 'balsasensis'

aff. lorentziana

Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) lorentziana Grisebach (1874)

This plant is traded under the name of 'balsasensis' but this is different from Tillandsia balsasensis. It is said that this plant is Tillandsia lorentziana.

[ Width ] 20 cm x 33 cm
[ Height ] 40 cm, flowering H 60 cm

[ Petal ] White C0 M0 Y0 K0
[ Bract ] Reddish green C40 M80 Y80 K0

[ Flower ] April - July

1st Plant 2002 - 2008

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Anoplophytum
[ Species ] 'balsasensis'

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.

2nd Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
Sep 2025 An offset began to grow from the base of the inflorescence.
Apr 2025 It flowered.
Jan 2025 An inflorescence began to grow.

May 2023 Roots began to grow.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov 2021 It keeps growing.
Apr 2021 Roots keep growing.

Oct 2020 A root began to grow.
Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Summer AC
Apr 2020 It keeps growing.

Feb 2019 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Mar 2008 Roots keep growing.

May 2007 Roots keep growing.

Dec 2006 Roots began to grow again.
Oct 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
Apr 2006 Roots began to grow.

Apr 2005 Roots are growing.

Aug 2004 The temperature rises above 30 degree C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 degree C.

Jul 2002 An offset began to grow at the base of the foliag after it bloomed.