Tillandsia tricolor

'Alba'

Tillandsia tricolor Schlechtendal and Chamisso (1831)

[ Etymology ] tri + color + albus in Latin (three + color + white)

White flower form.

[ Medium size ] W15 x H 30 cm
[ Petal ] White
[ Bract ] Green
[ Spring bloomer ] April - May

[ Plant ]
[ Flower ]
[ Offset ]
[ Capsule ]
[ Seed ]

[ 1st Plant 2003 - 2009 ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia

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

Mar. 2009 It keeps growing very slowly.

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

Oct. 2005 The original foliage died and was removed.

Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
June 2004 Capsules opened and seeds were scattered.
Apr. 2004 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.

July 2003 Capsules began to grow.
Apr. 2003 It flowered.