Tillandsia occulta

Tillandsia occulta H. Luther (1997)

[ Etymology ] occultus in Latin (hidden)

The grass-like rosette is composed of long narrow leaves. The bottom of the plant is bulbous.

[ Width ] 1.2 - 2.5 cm, Bulb 1.2 - 2 cm
[ Height ] 17 - 22 cm, Bulb 3 - 5 cm
[ Petal ] Purple CMYK=(40, 60, 0, 0)
[ Bract (Tip) ] Dark brown CMYK=(10, 100, 60, 60)
[ Bract (Base) ] Brown CMYK=(0, 80, 60, 60)
[ Flower ] May - June
[ Flower ] for 17 - 18 days, every 2 years

1st Plant 2021 -

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] occulta

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 sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
Aug. 2024 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the foliage flowered in 2024
Jul. 2024 2 offsets began to grow at the bottom of the foliage flowered in 2022
May 2024 It flowered.
Mar. 2024 An inflorescence began to grow.

Nov. 2023 The offset keeps growing.

Sep. 2022 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.
May 2022 It flowered.
Mar. 2022 An inflorescence began to grow.

Sep. 2021 Good condition.