Tillandsia straminea

Tillandsia (Phytarrhiza) straminea H B K. (1816)

[ Etymology ] stramineus in Latin (straw-colored)

Tillandsia straminea resembles Tillandsia purpurea. Primary bracts of Tillandsia straminea are yellow, whereas those of Tillandsia purpurea are dark yellow to purple. Tillandsia straminea is inland epiphytic species, whereas Tillandsia purpurea is coastal terrestrial/saxicolous species. Leaves pf Tillandsia purpurea are short and stiff, whereas those of Tillandsia straminea are long and lax.

[ Width ] 7 cm
[ Length ] 20 cm
[ Petal ] White with violet tips
[ Bract ] Yellow
[ Flower ] August

Plant

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Phytarrhiza
[ Species ] straminea

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia heptandra Poiret (1806)
Tillandsia heptantha Ruiz and Pavon (1802)

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, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Aug. 2022 It died.

Mar. 2019 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Mar. 2009 Condition is not good.

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

Oct. 2005 It keeps growing well.

Aug. 2004 40 days on which the temperature rises above 30 °C, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.