Tillandsia variabilis

'Cartago'

Tillandsia (Tillandsia) variabilis Schlechtendal (1845) 'Cartago' Butcher, 2017

[ Etymology ] variabilis in Latin (variable, easy to change)
[ Etymology ] Cartago in Costa Rica, a natural habitat of this species

The relatively large rosette is composed of wide green leaves, and flowers are white.
Tillandsia graebeneri is erroneously used in trade.

[ Width ] 30 cm
[ Height ] 40 cm
[ Petal ] White
[ Bract ] Green
[ Flower ] November - March
[ Flower ] for 5 - 26 days, every 1 - 2 years

1st Plant 2018 -

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] variabilis
[ Cultivar ] Cartago

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia polystachya Linnaeus (1762) var. alba Wittmack (1889)

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
Mar. 2025 It keeps growing.

Jun. 2024 2 offsets began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.
Jun. 2024 Capsules opened and seeds were scattered.
Mar. 2024 Capsules began to grow.
Jan. 2024 It flowered.

Nov. 2023 An inflorescence began to grow.
Aug. 2023 The foliage flowered in 2021 died and was removed.

May 2022 Capsules opened and seeds were scattered.
May 2022 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.
Jan. 2022 Capsules began to grow.

Dec. 2021 The foliage flowered in 2019 died and was removed.
Dec. 2021 It flowered.
Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
Oct. 2021 An inflorescence began to grow.
Mar. 2021 Roots began to grow.
Jan. 2021 The foliage flowered in 2019 died and was removed.

Jun. 2020 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.
Jun. 2020 Capsules opened and seeds were scattered.
Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Summer AC
Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.
Feb. 2020 Capsules began to grow.
Jan. 2020 It flowered.

Nov. 2019 An inflorescence began to grow.
Aug. 2019 The original foliage died and was removed.
Jul. 2019 Capsules opened and seeds were scattered.
May 2019 An offset began to grow.
Apr. 2019 Approximately 5 capsules began to grow.
Feb. 2019 It flowered.

Nov. 2018 An inflorescence began to grow.
Aug. 2018 Roots began to grow.
Jul. 2018 An offset is growing.