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.

[ Small size ] W 40 x H 30 cm
[ Petal ] Violet
[ Bract ] Red
[ Summer bloomer ] June - August
[ Flowering ] for 44 days (max.)

[ Plant ]
[ Inflorescence ]
[ Flower ]
[ Offset ]

[ 1st Plant 2019 - ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia
subgenus Allardtia

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, Full air conditioning

Jan. 2024 It keeps growing.

Mar. 2023 It keeps growing.

Cultivation condition up to this point
Partial sun, Dipping,
Potting, Full air conditioning

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.
June 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.