Tillandsia ortgiesiana

Tillandsia ortgiesiana É. Morren ex Mez (1896)

[ Etymology ] Ortgies, who collected the first specimen of this species

The rosette is composed of linear and rigid leaves.

[ Small size ] W 30 mm x H 30 cm
[ Petal ] Pale violet
[ Bract ] Orange
[ Winter bloomer ] January
[ Flowering ] for 43 days (max.)

[ Plant ]
[ Inflorescence ]
[ Flower ]
[ Root ]
[ Offset ]

[ 1st Plant 2021 - ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia

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, Full air conditioning

May 2024 2 offsets began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.
Jan. 2024 It flowered.

Sept. 2023 An inflorescence began to grow.
June 2023 Many roots began to grow.

June 2022 A root began to grow.

Nov. 2021 Good condition.