Tillandsia rectangula

'Brown flower'

Tillandsia (Diaphoranthema) rectangula Baker (1878) Brown flower

[ Etymology ] rectus + angularis in Latin (linear + angular)

It produces the dark brown flower.

[ Width ] 50 mm
[ Height ] 45 mm, Flowering 45 mm
[ Stem ] D 5 mm

[ Petal ] Dark brown C30 M60 Y60 K60
[ Bract ] Greenish brown C20 M20 Y80 K30

[ Flower ] July
[ Flower ] for 6 days

2nd Plant 2018 -

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Diaphoranthema
[ Group ] rectangula
[ Species ] rectangula
[ Cultivar ] Brown flower

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia propingqua var. rectangula Grisebach

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
Sep 2025 It keeps growing.

Aug 2024 An offset began to grow at the base of the inflorescence of each foliage.
Jul 2024 It flowered.
Jun 2024 Inflorescences began to grow from all foliages of the clump.

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

Jul 2018 Good condition.