Vila Velha, Parana, Brazil
Tillandsia recurvifolia
var. subsecundifolia
Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) recurvifolia Hooker var. subsecundifolia (W. Weber and Ehlers) W.. Till (1995)
- [ Etymology ] recurvus + folia in Latin (curled outside + leaves)
- [ Etymology ] sub + secumdus in Latin (slightly + lean in a direction)
- This plant may be treated as a white flower form of Tillandsia leonamiana.
- Floral bracts of this variety is orange, whereas those of the standard variety is pink.
- [ Width ] 30 mm
- [ Height ] 40 mm
- [ Petal ] White
- [ Bract ] Orange
- [ Flower ] March - April
Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Subgenus ] Anoplophytum
- [ Species ] recurvifolia
- [ Variety ] subsecundifolia
- [ Synonyms ]
- Tillandsia meridionalis sensu L. B. Smith and Downs (1977) et auctorum, non Baker (1888) var. subsecundifolia W. Weber and Ehlers (1983)
- Tillandsia subsecundifolia (W. Weber and Ehlers) Gouda (2012), Unclear information source
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 sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
- Jan. 2025 Allmost dying.
- Apr. 2023 Tips of leaves and outer leaves began to die.
- Feb. 2023 All plant was damaged by sunburn.
- Apr. 2022 A few roots began to grow.
- Up to this point
- Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
- Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
- Jun. 2021 1 - 2 offsets began to grow at the middle of the foliage.
- Up to this point
- Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Summer AC
- Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.
- Jul. 2018 A few roots began to grow.
- Jun. 2018 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.
- Oct. 2017 Good condition.
1st Plant
- Cultivation condition
- Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
- Mar. 2009 Good condition.
- Jul. 2007 The original foliage died and was removed.
- Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
- May 2006 An offset began to grow.
- Mar. 2006 It flowered.
- Jan. 2006 An inflorescence began to grow.
- May 2005 A few roots began to grow.
- Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
- Jul. 2004 Good condition.