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

1st Plant 2004 - 2009

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 It died.

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 degree C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 degree C.
Jul 2004 Good condition.