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.

[ Medium size ] W 30 x H 40 cm

[ Plant ]
[ Root ]
[ Offset ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia
subgenus Anoplophytum

[ 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, Full air conditioning

Aug. 2024 Many roots began to grow.

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

Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
May 2021 A root began to grow.

May 2020 3 roots began to grow.

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

Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.

Aug. 2019 2 roots began to grow.

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

Apr. 2018 It keeps growing.
Mar. 2018 An offset began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
June 2018 Good condition.

1st Plant

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

May 2008 Roots have grown up to more than 20 mm long.

June 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.