Tillandsia xiphioides

Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) xiphioides Ker Gawler (1816)

[ Etymology ] xiphi + oides in Latin (sword + similar to)

The plant is composed of succulent leaves covered with thick trichomes.

[ Small size ] W 20 x H 20 cm
[ Petal ] White
[ Bract ] Green
[ Spring bloomer ] May

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

[ 2nd Plant 2016 - ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia
subgenus Anoplophytum

[ Subspecies ]
subsp. prolata => Tillandsia prolata (Long stem)

[ Variety ]
var. arequitae => Tillandsia arequitae
var. lutea (Yellow flowers)
var. minor (Small)
var. tafiensis => Tillandsia tafiensis (Blue flowers)
var. xiphioides => Tillandsia xiphioides

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia macrocnemis Grisebach (1879)
Tillandsia sericea hort. ex Baker (1889)
Tillandsia suaveolens Lemaire (1846)
Tillandsia unca Hicken

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

Feb. 2024 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the stem.

July 2023 A thick root began to grow.

May 2022 A thick root began to grow.

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

Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.

Sept. 2020 It keeps growing.

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

Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.

Sept. 2019 The foliage flowered in 2017 died.
May 2019 A thick root began to grow.
Apr. 2019 It keeps growing.

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

Apr. 2018 A thick root began to grow.

Aug. 2017 An offset began to grow.
May 2017 It flowered.
Mar. 2017 2 roots began to grow.
Feb. 2017 A pale brown inflorescence began to grow.

Dec. 2016 Good condition.

1st Plant

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

July 2008 It died.

Sept. 2007 The growing point died.

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

Oct. 2005 It keeps growing.

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