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.

[ Width ] 30 cm
[ Height ] 20 cm
[ Petal ] White
[ Bract ] Pink
[ Flower ] September
[ Flower ] for 8 days

2nd Plant 2017 -

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Anoplophytum
[ Species ] pohliana

[ 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, AC / Heater
Jan. 2025 It keeps growing.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
Jul. 2021 The foliage bloomed in 2018 died and was removed.

Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Summer AC
Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.
Jan. 2020 It keeps growing.

Jun. 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.
Sep. 2018 It flowered.
Aug. 2018 An inflorescence began to grow.
May 2018 Some parts of leaves were damaged by direct sun light.
Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Apr. 2018 It keeps growing.

Mar. 2017 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
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.