Tillandsia pringlei

Tillandsia pringlei S. Watson (1891)

[ Etymology ] Cyrus Guernsey Pringle (1838 - 1991), who collected the first specimen of this species

It resembles Tillandsia karwinskyana but flowers of Tillandsia karwinskyana are green.
It always produces offset at the bottom of the plant without any relation to the flowering period.
This species has been known as a subspecies of Tillandsia utriculata

[ Small size ] W 50 x H 70 cm
[ Petal ] White
[ Bract ] Green
[ Spring bloomer ] May - June
[ Flowering ] for 17 days (max.)

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

[ 3rd Plant 2017 - ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia karwinskyana sensu L. B. Smith (auct.)
Tillandsia (Tillandsia) utriculataLinnaeus (1753) subsp. pringlei (S. Watson) C. S. Gardner (1984)

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.

3rd Plant (Medium-size 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.
June 2021 The foliage flowered in 2018 died and was removed.
May 2021 A root began to grow.

July 2020 Roots began to grow.

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

Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.

May 2019 Roots began to grow.

Aug. 2018 2 offsets began to grow.
June 2018 It flowered.
Mar. 2018 An inflorescence began to grow.

Sept. 2017 Good condition.

2nd Plant (Small-size 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.

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

Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.

Oct. 2019 Roots began to grow.

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

Apr. 2018 It keeps growing.

May 2017 Good condition.

1st Plant

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

June 2009 The growing point turned brown and died.

Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
Sept. 2006 The original foliage died and was removed.

Sept. 2005 The offset at the base of the inflorescence has grown up to the same size as the original foliage.

Nov. 2004 One of the 2 offsets at the base of the inflorescence keeps growing. Another pup does not change.
Sept. 2004 2 offsets began to grow at the base of the inflorescence. These offsets are apparently different from the pups at the bottom of the foliage.
Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
May 2004 It bloomed.
Mar. 2004 The inflorescence began to be divided into branches.
Jan. 2004 An inflorescence began to grow.

Oct. 2003 Good condition.