
Brazil
Brazil (Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo)
1,200 m elevation
Epiphytic
Tillandsia roseiflora
Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) roseiflora Ehlers and W. Weber (1996)
- [ Etymology ] roseus + flora in Latin (rose colored + flowers)
- The rosette is composed of thin leaves covered with fine trichomes.
- [ Width ] 40 mm
- [ Height ] 40 mm
- [ Petal ] Red
- [ Bract ] Pink
- [ Cultivar ]
- Close form
Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Subgenus ] Anoplophytum
- [ Species ] roseiflora
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
- Apr 2025 Roots began to grow.
- Aug 2024 A root began to grow.
1st Plant
- Cultivation condition
- Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
- Jun 2008 Roots keep growing.
- May 2007 Roots began to grow.
- Oct 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
- Jul 2005 Roots began to grow again.
- Oct 2004 Several 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.
- Dec 2003 Roots began to grow.