Tillandsia schiedeana 'Minor'

Tillandsia (Tillandsia) schiedeana Steudel (1841) 'Minor'

[ Etymology ] Christian Julius Wilhelm Schiede (1798 - 1836), collector

The unique rosette having linear leaves on the stem.
Smaller and less trichomes on leaves than the standard plant. Leaves are lighter green.

[ Width ] 30 mm
[ Height ] 30 mm

[ Petal ] Yellow
[ Bract ] Red

[ Flower ] April - May
[ Flower ] for 11 days

2nd Plant 2021 -

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] schiedeana
[ Cultivar ] Minor

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia schiedeana Steudel (1864) var. minor

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
Dec 2024 It died.

Feb 2022 The capsule opened and seeds were scattered.
Jan 2022 Another offset began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.

Aug 2021 A capsule began to grow.
May 2021 An offset began to grow at the middle of the foliage.
Apr 2021 It flowered.

1st Plant

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

Aug 2007 The capsule opened and seeds were scattered.

Nov 2006 The 2nd offset began to grow.
Oct 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
Aug 2006 Capsules began to grow.
May 2006 An offset began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
Apr 2006 It flowered.
Feb 2006 An inflorescence began to grow.

Oct 2005 It keeps growing.

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