Tillandsia weberi

Tillandsia weberi L. Hromadnik and P. Schneider (1987)

[ Etymology ] W. Weber

The rosette is comoposed of rigid and nail-like leaves.
The plant resembles Tillandsia circinnatoides. The peduncle is not hidden in the leaves and the inflorescence is much longer than that of Tillandsia circinnatoides.

[ Small size ] W 35 - 80 mm x H 140 mm
[ Petal ] Violet
[ Bract ] Green with a pink tint
[ Summer bloomer ] June - August
[ Flowering ] for 9 - 25 days, every 2 years

[ Plant ]
[ Inflorescence ]
[ Flower ]
[ Root ]

[ 2nd Plant 2019 - ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia

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

July 2024 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the inflorescence during the late stage of the flowering period.
June 2024 It flowered.
Feb. 2024 An inflorescence began to grow.

June 2023 A root began to grow.

Aug. 2022 Roots began to grow.
Feb. 2022 It flowered.
July 2022 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the inflorescence-growing foliage.
Feb. 2022 An inflorescence began to grow.

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

Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
June 2021 Roots began to grow.

Dec. 2020 The second offset began to grow at the opposite side of the bottom of the foliage, although it was dispatched and lost.
Aug. 2020 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.
July 2020 It flowered.

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

Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.
Mar. 2020 A root began to grow.
Feb. 2020 An inflorescence began to grow.

July 2019 Good condition. 2 roots are growing.

1st Plant

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

June 2009 The original foliage died and was removed.
Feb. 2009 Inner parts of leaves turned purple.

July 2007 The offset has grown up to the same size as the original foliage.

Nov. 2006 A root began to grow.
Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.

May 2005 The offset has grown up to 1/3 of the original foliage.

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

Dec. 2003 An offset began to grow.
July 2003 It flowered.