Tillandsia somnians

Tillandsia somnians L. B. Smith (1961)

[ Etymology ] somni + ans in Latin (sleep + of)

The rosette is composed of wide leaves which is always reddish. Offsets are produced on the inflorescence.

[ Width ] 40 cm
[ Height ] 30 cm
[ Petal ] Violet
[ Bract ] Red
[ Flower ] June - August
[ Flower ] for 44 days

1st Plant 2019 -

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Allardtia
[ Species ] somnians

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.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial sun, Dipping, Hanging, AC / Heater
Feb. 2025 It keeps growing.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Dipping, Potting, AC / Heater
Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.

Nov. 2020 An offset began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
Oct. 2020 2 offsets began to grow at the middle of the inflorescence.
Jun. 2020 It bloomed.
May 2020 The length of the inflorescence exceeded 0.6 m in 85 days. The top part of the inflorescence began to bend toward the sun and a flower spike began to grow.
May 2020 The length of the inflorescence exceeded 0.5 m in 75 days.
Mar. 2020 An inflorescence began to grow.

Feb. 2019 Good condition.