Tillandsia punctulata

Tillandsia (Tillandsia) punctulata Schlechtendal and Chamisso (1831)

[ Etymology ] punctatus in Latin (spotted leaves)

The bulbous rosette is comoposed of long narrow leaves.
It is necessary to cultivate under the wet circumstance.

[ Width ] 20 cm
[ Height ] 30 cm
[ Petal ] Dark violet
[ Bract ] Green
[ Scape bract ] Red
[ Flower ] March - April

1st Plant 2000 - 2004

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Tillandsia

[ Synonyms ]
Mexican black torch
Tillandsia melanopus É. Morren ex Baker (1889), in part
Tillandsia tricolor sensu É. Morren

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 shade, Tanking, Potting, AC / Heater
Jan. 2025 It keeps growing.

Jul. 2018 A root began to grow.
Jan. 2018 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Aug. 2004 It died.
Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
Jul. 2004 4 offsets began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.

Mar. 2003 It bloomed.

Mar. 2000 Good condition.