Tillandsia rectangula

Tillandsia (Diaphoranthema) rectangula Baker (1878)

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

It resembles Tillandsia funebris. Leaves of Tillandsia rectangla are up to 20 mm and shorter than those of Tillandsia funebris. The stem is longer than leaves. Floral bracts are shorter and as half as sepals.

[ Width ] 35 - 40 mm
[ Height ] 40 mm, Flowering 40 - 50 mm
[ Stem ] D 5 cm
[ Petal ] Yellow C10 M30 Y80 K30
[ Bract ] Greenish brown C40 M40 Y100 K0
[ Flower ] June - July
[ Flower ] for 6 days

[ Cultivar ]
Brown flower

2nd Plant 2018 -

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Diaphoranthema
[ Group ] rectangula
[ Species ] rectangula

[ 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.

3rd Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
Jun. 2025 It flowered.
Jun. 2025 An inflorescence began to grow.

Aug. 2024 An offset began to grow from the bottom of the inflorescence.
Jul. 2024 It flowered.
Jun. 2024 An inflorescence began to grow.

Nov. 2023 A root began to grow.

Sep. 2022 It keeps growing.

May 2021 Good condition.

2nd Plant (HR5239)

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

May 2024 Roots began to grow.

May 2021 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Mar. 2009 It keeps growing.

July 2007 The growing point does not die in this cultivation circumstance.

Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.

Oct. 2005 The growing point died and 2 offsets began to grow.

Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.

The growing point dies occasionally and offsets grow repeatedly.