Tillandsia mallemontii

Tillandsia (Phytarrhiza) mallemontii Glaziou ex Mez (1894)

[ Etymology ] Mallemont (Person's name?)

A long stem species. The flower is relatively large and gives off a good fragrance.
Low degree of drought tolerance. Frequent watering is recommended.

[ Width ] 30 mm
[ Length ] 10 cm

[ Petal ] Violet
[ Bract ] Green

[ Flower ] March, July - September

2nt Plant 2016 -

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Phytarrhiza
[ Species ] mallemontii

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia linearis sensu Baker

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
Dappled shade, Soaking and misting, Hanging, AC / Heater
Aug 2025 It keeps growing and it is very good condition.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Dipping, Hanging, AC / Heater
Aug 2022 Leaves began to die.
Jul 2022 A capsule began to grow from a foliage.
Mar 2022 It began to flower.
Feb 2022 Inflorescences began to grow.

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

Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Hanging, Summer AC
Apr 2020 It keeps growing.

Jul 2019 It began to flower.
May 2019 Inflorescences began to grow.

Aug 2018 It flowered.
Jun 2018 Inflorescences began to grow.
Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Hanging, Indoors
Apr 2018 It keeps growing.
Jan 2018 Roots began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.

Aug 2017 It flowered.
Jun 2017 Inflorescences began to grow.
Mar 2017 A root began to grow at the middle of the foliage.

Oct 2016 Capsules began to grow.
Sep 2016 It flowered.
Aug 2016 Inflorescences began to grow.
Jul 2016 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Hanging, Indoors
Aug 2004 It died.
Aug 2004 The temperature rises above 30 degree C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 degree C.

Mar 2003 Good condition.