Tillandsia vernicosa

Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) vernicosa Baker (1887)

[ Etymology ] vernicifer in Latin (lustrous)

The rosette is composed of narrow leaves. Leaves are rigid and easy to break.
There are wide variety of forms of leaf color and rosette shape.

[ Width ] 30 cm
[ Height ] 40 cm

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Anoplophytum
[ Species ] vernicosa

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia drepanophylla Baker (1888)
Tillandsia polyphylla Baker (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.

2nd Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
Mar. 2025 It keeps growing.

Aug. 2024 Many roots began to grow.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
May 2021 A root began to grow.

May 2020 3 roots began to grow.
Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Summer AC
Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.

Aug. 2019 2 roots began to grow.

Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Apr. 2018 It keeps growing.
Mar. 2018 An offset began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
Jun. 2018 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
May 2008 Roots have grown up to more than 20 mm long.

Jun. 2007 Roots began to grow.

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

Oct. 2005 It keeps growing.
May 2005 Roots began to grow.

Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.