Tillandsia streptocarpa

Tillandsia (Phytarrhiza) streptocarpa Baker (1887)

[ Etymology ] strepto + carpus in Latin (twisted + fruit)

There is an opinion that it is conspecific with Tillandsia paleacea.
The rosette is compoosed of long leaves covered with trichomes.

[ Medium size ] W 20 x H 20 cm

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[ Root ]
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Classification

genus Tillandsia
subgenus Phytarrhiza

[ Varieties ]
var. aureiflora (Yellow flowers)
var. filifolia => Tillandsia streptocarpa
var. peruviana => Tillandsia streptocarpa
var. pungens => Tillandsia streptocarpa
var. streptocarpa

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia apoloensis Rusby (1910)
Tillandsia bakeriana Britton (1889)
Tillandsia condensata Baker (1889)
Tillandsia duratii Visiani (1841) subsp. streptocarpa (Baker) Halda (2005)
Tillandsia retrorsa Silveira (1931)
Tillandsia soratensis Baker (1887)

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, Full air conditioning

Jan. 2024 It keeps growing.

Mar. 2023 It keeps growing.

Cultivation condition up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking,
Shelving, Full air conditioning

Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.

Cultivation condition up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking,
Shelving, Summer air conditioning

Apr. 2020 2 offsets keep growing.

Apr. 2019 2 offsets keep growing.

Cultivation condition up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking,
Shelving, No air conditioning

Apr. 2018 2 offsets began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
Feb. 2018 The inflorescence has broken at the middle.

Dec. 2017 An inflorescence began to grow.
July 2017 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking,
Shelving, No air conditioning

May 2008 It died.

Sept. 2007 Most of leaves died and only 3 leaves remained at the growing point. Probably it was damaged by scale insects.
Jan. 2007 The foliage turned light purple.

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

Dec. 2004 The foliage turned light purple.
Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.

Dec. 2003 The foliage turned light purple.