Tillandsia lorentziana

Tillandsia (Aerobia) lorentziana Grisebach (1874)

[ Etymology ] Paul (Pablo) Günther Lorentz (1835 - 1881), botanist, who collected the first specimen of this species

It resembles Tillandsia uruguayensis but its basal floral bracts are shorter.
It resembles Tillandsia boliviensis, but the inflorescence is erect and the spike is flat.
It resembles Tillandsia chiletensis, but the bract is red and the flower is smaller.
A plant similar to Tillandsia lorentziana is sold under the name of Tillandsia balsasensis.

Plant
Root

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Aerobia
[ Species ] lorentziana

[ Variety ]
simplex => Tillandsia lorentziana

[ Form ]
simplex => Tillandsia lorentziana

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia lorentzii Grisebach (1891)

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
Jan. 2025 A root began to grow.

Apr. 2023 Roots began to grow.

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

Dec. 2020 An offset in good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Feb. 2008 2 roots began to grow.

Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
Jul. 2006 2 roots began to grow.

Oct. 2005 The original foliage died and was removed.

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

Aug. 2003 3 offsets are growing after it bloomed.