Tillandsia pruinosa

Colombia form

Tillandsia pruinosa Swartz (1797) Colombia form

[ Etymology ] pruinatus in Latin (covered with frost)

The plant is twice larger than the standard Tillandsia pruinosa. The leaves are white, not reddish.

[ Width ] 50 mm
[ Height ] 50 mm

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] pruinosa
[ Regional variation ] Colombia form

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
Partial sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
Jan. 2025 It keeps growing.

May 2023 Roots began to grow.

Apr. 2022 Roots began to grow.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
Apr. 2021 Roots began to grow.

Sep. 2020 The original foliage was died and removed.
Jun. 2020 A root began to grow.

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

Dec. 2018 An offset began to grow from the base of the 3rd leaf at the bottom of the foliage. 3 offsets are growing.
Jun. 2018 2 offsets began to grow from the base of 2 leaves at the bottom of the foliage.

Nov. 2017 Good condition.