Cuba, Jamaica, Dominica, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina

350 - 2,500 m elevation

Epiphytic

Tillandsia tenuifolia

'Emerald Forest'

Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) tenuifolia Linnaeus (1753)

[ Etymology ] tenui + folium in Latin (narrow + leaf)

The rosette is composed of light green leaves.

[ Small size ] W 30 x L 50 mm
[ Petal ] White
[ Bract ] Pink
[ Summer bloomer ] August
[ Flowering ] for 6 days (max.)

[ Plant ]
[ Leaf ]
[ Inflorescence ]
[ Flower ]

[ 1st Plant 2020 - ]

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, 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.
Oct. 2021 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the inflorescence.
Aug. 2021 It flowered.
July 2021 An inflorescence began to grow.
Apr. 2021 Leaves around the growing point turned red.

Jan. 2020 Good condition.