Tillandsia plagiotropica

'Purple'

Tillandsia plagiotropica Rohweder (1953) 'Purple'

[ Etymology ] plagios + tropicus in Latin (oblique + tropical)

Purple flower cultivar. Leaves turn purple by cultivating in a sunny place.

[ Small size ] W 15 x H 10 cm
[ Petal ] Purple
[ Bract ] Red
[ Spring bloomer ] July
[ Flowering ] for 3 days (max.)

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

[ 1st Plant 2017 - ]

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
Dappled shade, Dipping,
Shelving, Full air conditioning

Dec. 2023 It became very small but is still growing.

Oct. 2022 A root began to grow.

Cultivation condition up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking,
Shelving, Full air conditioning

Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.

May 2020 The foliage flowered in 2018 died and removed.

Cultivation condition up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking,
Shelving, Summer air conditioning

Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.

Oct. 2019 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the growing offset.

Aug. 2018 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.
July 2018 It flowered.
May 2018 An inflorescence began to grow.

Cultivation condition up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking,
Shelving, No air conditioning

Apr. 2018 It keeps growing.

Oct. 2017 An offset began to grow at the middle of the foliage.
Sept. 2017 Good condition.