Tillandsia purpurea

Tillandsia (Phytarrhiza) purpurea Ruiz and Pavon (1802)

[ Etymology ] purpureus in Latin (purple color)

Long stem plant having thick leaves.
Tillandsia purpurea resembles Tillandsia straminea. Primary bracts of Tillandsia straminea are yellow, whereas those of Tillandsia purpurea are dark yellow to purple. Tillandsia straminea is inland epiphytic species, whereas Tillandsia purpurea is coastal terrestrial/saxicolous species. Leaves pf Tillandsia purpurea are short and stiff, whereas those of Tillandsia straminea are long and lax.
The condition becomes worse in summer.

[ Small size ] W 5 x L 20 cm
[ Petal ] White with violet tips
[ Bract ] Yellowish brown - Purple

[ Green foliages ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia
subgenus Phytarrhiza

[ Synonym ]
Tillandsia azurea C. Presl
Tillandsia longibracteata Meyen (1834)
Tillandsia scoparia Willdenow ex Schultes f. (1830)

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 shade, Long soaking,
Shelving, Summer air conditioning

June 2019 It died.

Sept. 2018 Condition is not good as the leaves of the growing point died. It seems week to the high temperature.
Jan. 2018 Good condition.