Tillandsia tenebra

Tillandsia (Diaphoranthema) tenebra L. Hromadnik and W. Till (1991)

[ Etymology ] tenebrosus in Latin (of dark color)

Very thick leaves grow alternately left and right., and it produces dark brown flower.

[ Width ] 6 cm
[ Height ] 3.5 cm, Flowering 5 cm
[ Thickness ] 1 cm
[ Petal ] Dark brown
[ Bract ] Green
[ Flower ] October
[ Flower ] for 9 days

1st Plant 2023 -

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Diaphoranthema
[ Group ] caliginosa
[ Species ] tenebra

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia myosura var. saxicola Hieronymus ex Castellanos

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, Shelving, AC / Heater
Feb. 2025 It keeps growing.

May 2024 An offset began to grow from the former generation foliage.
Jan. 2024 The peduncle keeps growing long.

Nov. 2023 The capsule began to grow.
Oct. 2023 It flowered.
Sep. 2023 An inflorescence began to grow.
Jun. 2023 Good condition.