Tillandsia stricta

'Rigid form'

Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) stricta Solander ex Sims (1813)

[ Etymology ] strictus in Latin (upright)

The leaves are rigid, and the rosette is larger than the standard Tillandsia stricta.

[ Small size ] W 20 x H 20 cm
[ Petal ] Violet
[ Bract ] Pink
[ Summer, Autumn bloomer ] July - October

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

[ 1st Plant 2003 - ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia
subgenus Anoplophytum

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 shade, Long soaking,
Shelving, No air conditioning

Sept. 2020 It keeps growing.

Aug. 2019 It bloomed.
Aug. 2019 Inflorescences began to grow from 2 foliages in the clump.

Nov. 2018 1 - 2 offsets began to grow at the base of the inflorescences.
Oct 2018 5 foliages in a clump bloomed at the same time.

Oct. 2017 1 - 2 offsets began to grow at the base of the inflorescences.
Sept. 2017 It bloomed after a week.
Sept. 2017 An inflorescence began to grow.

July 2015 Offsets have grown up to the same size as the original foliage.

May 2014 2 offsets began to grow at the base of the inflorescences.
Mar. 2014 It bloomed after a week.
Feb. 2014 An inflorescence began to grow.

No records

Sept. 2008 2 offsets began to grow at the base of the inflorescences.
July 2008 14 flowers bloomed.
July 2008 An inflorescence began to grow.

Jan. 2007 An offset began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.

Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
June 2006 It bloomed a week later.
June 2006 An inflorescence began to grow.

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

May 2003 An offset began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.