Tillandsia retorta

Tillandsia (Diaphoranthema) retorta Grisebach (1879)

[ Etymology ] retortus in Latin (go around backwards)

Very tiny flower blooms on the top of the small plant.

[ Small size ] W 20 x H 20 mm
[ Petal ] Yellow with violet dots
[ Bract ] Green
[ Spring bloomer ] March
[ Flowering ] for 5 days (max.)

[ Plant ]
[ Inflorescence ]
[ Flower ]
[ Offset ]
[ Capsule ]
[ Seed ]
[ Seedling ]

[ 2nd Plant 2018 - ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia
subgenus Diaphoranthema
myosura group

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia caespitosa Gillies ex Baker (1878)

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, Full air conditioning

Feb. 2023 It keeps growing.

Cultivation condition up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking,
Shelving, Full air conditioning

Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.

May 2020 It keeps growing.

Cultivation condition up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking,
Shelving, Summer air conditioning

Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.

Nov. 2019 Seed pods opened and seeds were scattered.
June 2019 Offsets began to grow at the base of the inflorescences.
Apr. 2019 Seed pods began to grow.
Mar. 2019 It bloomed.

Nov. 2018 Inflorescences began to grow from 3 foliages of the clump.
Oct. 2018 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking,
Shelving, No air conditioning

Mar. 2009 It keeps growing.

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

Jan. 2005 Seed pods of the flower bloomed in March 2004 opened and seeds were scattered.

Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
May 2004 Seed pods began to grow.
Mar. 2004 It bloomed.
Feb. 2004 An inflorescence began to grow.