Tillandsia velutina

Tillandsia velutina Ehlers (1994)

[ Etymology ] velutinus in Latin (velvet-like)

The rosette resembles T. brachycaulos and is composed of wide leaves. Leaves are darker green and are covered with more trichomes.
Tillandsia velutina produces a very short inflorescence, whereas flowers of T. brachycaulos are produced directly on the growing point.

[ Small size ] W 20 x H 10 cm
[ Petal ] Violet
[ Bract ] Red
[ Summer bloomer ] June - July
[ Flowering ] for 5 days (max.)

[ Plant ]
[ Leaf ]
[ Inflorescence ]
[ Flower ]
[ Root ]
[ Offset ]

[ 2nd Plant 2015 - ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia brachycaulos var. multiflora

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.

2nd Plant

Cultivation condition
Dappled shade, Soaking and misting,
Shelving, Full air conditioning

May 2024 Many roots began to grow.

May 2023 Roots began to grow.

Cultivation condition up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking,
Shelving, Full air conditioning

Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.

Sept. 2020 The offset keeps growing.

Cultivation condition up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking,
Shelving, Summer air conditioning

Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.

Aug. 2018 An offset began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
June 2018 It bloomed.
May 2018 An inflorescence began to grow. Leaves around the inflorescence turned red a week later.

Cultivation condition up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking,
Shelving, No air conditioning

Apr. 2018 It keeps growing.

Aug. 2017 An offset began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
July 2017 It bloomed.
June 2017 An inflorescence began to grow. Leaves around the inflorescence turned red a week later.

June 2016 A root is growing.

Aug. 2015 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking,
Shelving, No air conditioning

May 2009 A root began to grow.
Mar. 2009 It keeps growing.

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

Jan. 2005 Leaves turned pale red.

Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
June 2004 2 offsets began to grow.