Tillandsia plagiotropica

Tillandsia plagiotropica Rohweder (1953)

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

White flower plant with silver leaves.

[ Small size ] W 15 x H 5 cm
[ Petal ] White
[ Bract ] Green
[ Spring bloomer ] March
[ Flowering ] for 10 days (max.)

[ Cultivar ]
'Purple'

[ Plant ]
[ Inflorescence ]
[ Flower ]
[ Root ]
[ Offset ]
[ Capsule ]
[ Seed ]
[ Seedling ]

[ 2nd Plant 2016 - ]

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.

2nd Plant

Cultivation condition
Dappled shade, Dipping,
Shelving, Full air conditioning

Jan. 2023 It became small but is still growing.

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

Aug. 2022 Many leaves at the bottom of the foliage died

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

Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.

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

Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.

Sept. 2019 The original foliage died and was removed.

Oct. 2018 Seed pods opened and seeds are scattered.

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

Apr. 2018 It keeps growing.

June 2017 An offset began to grow at the middle of the foliage.
May 2017 A root and seed pods began to grow.
Mar. 2017 It bloomed.
Jan. 2017 An inflorescence began to grow.

Oct. 2016 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking,
Shelving, No air conditioning

Mar. 2009 Total amount of the foliage does not change.

Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.

Oct. 2005 The leaves at the bottom of the foliage die one by one, total amount of the foliage does not change.

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