Tillandsia pohliana

Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) pohliana Mez (1894)

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

A long pendulous inflorescence is produced from the relatively large rosette.
Leaves are damaged by the direct sunlight.

[ Small size ] W 30 x H 20 cm
[ Petal ] White
[ Bract ] Pink
[ Autumn bloomer ] September
[ Flowering ] for 8 days (max.)

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

[ 2nd Plant 2017 - ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia
subgenus Anoplophytum

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia latisepala L. B. Smith (1933)
Tillandsia meridionalis sensu Mez (1896) non Baker
Tillandsia windhausenii Hassler ex Rojas (1923)

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
Partial sun, Dipping,
Shelving, Full air conditioning

Jan. 2023 It keeps growing.

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

Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
July 2021 The foliage bloomed in 2018 died and was removed.

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

Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.
Jan. 2020 It keeps growing.

June 2019 Seed pods opened and seeds were scattered.
Jan. 2019 An offset began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.

Oct. 2018 Capsules began to grow.
Sept. 2018 It flowered.
Aug. 2018 An inflorescence began to grow.
May 2018 Some parts of leaves were damaged by direct sun light.

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

Apr. 2018 It keeps growing.

Mar. 2017 Good condition.

1st Plant

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

Aug. 2007 It died.

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

Nov. 2004 Leaves around the growing point turned purplish.
Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.

Dec. 2003 Leaves around the growing point turned purplish.