Tillandsia tricolor

'Alba'

Tillandsia (Tillandsia) tricolor Schlechtendal and Chamisso (1831) 'Alba'

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

White flower form.

[ Width ] 15 cm
[ Height ] 30 cm

[ Petal ] White
[ Bract ] Green

[ Flower ] April - May

1st Plant 2003 - 2009

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] tricolor
[ Cultivar ] Alba

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, Indoors
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 degree C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 degree C.
Jun 2004 Capsules opened and seeds were scattered.
Apr 2004 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.

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