Bolivia, exact location is unknown.

Tillandsia rauschii

Tillandsia (Tillandsia) rauschii Rauh and H. Lehmann in Rauh (1977)

[ Etymology ] Walter Rausch (1928 -), who collected the first specimen of this species

The rosette is composed of rigid leaves.
It resembles Tillandsia jucunda. The flower spike of Tillandsia jucunda is polystichous, whereas that of Tillandsia rauschii is distichous.
Offsets died when the temperature rises above 25 degree C.

[ Width ] 50 mm
[ Height ] 50 mm

[ Petal ] Yellow

Plant
Offset

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] rauschii

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, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
Sep 2025 The offset keeps growing well.
May 2025 The offset produced in November, 2024 died.

Nov 2024 Another offset began to grow from the original foliage. 2 offsets are growing.
Jul 2024 The growing point turned black but it kept growing.
Mar 2024 The offset keeps growing well during the winter.

Sep 2023 An offset began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
Oct 2022 The offset died.
Mar 2023 An offset began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.

Oct 2022 The offset died.
Sep 2022 An offset began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
Aug 2022 2 offsets died.

Oct 2021 2 offsets began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
Aug 2021 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.
Jul 2021 An inflorescence began to grow.
Jun 2021 Good condition.