Vriesea fenestralis

Vriesea fenestralis Linden and André (1875)

[ Etymology ] fenestralis in Latin (with small windows, translucent)

Large plant with beautiful leaves of the characteristic crosshatch texture.

[ Width ] 40 - 50 cm
[ Height ] 20 - 25 cm, flowering 50 - 51 cm

[ Petal ] Pale yellow C0 M0 Y20 K0
[ Bract (Basement) ] Green C20 M0 Y100 K10
[ Bract (Dot texture) ] Reddish brown C0 M100 Y100 K60

[ Flower ] June - July
[ Flower ] for 6 days at night, fragrant

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

[ 1st Plant 2019 - ]

Classification

[ Genus ] Vriesea
[ Species ] fenestralis

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia fenestralis (Linden and André) Hooker (1886)

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.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Tanking, Potting, Indoors
May 2025 An inflorescence began to grow from a foliage from the 2-foliage clump.

Nov. 2024 A few thick roots began to grow from the bottom of the offset.
Aug. 2024 An offset began to grow at the middle of each foliage.
Jul. 2024 It flowered.
May 2024 An inflorescence began to grow from each foliage.

Jun. 2022 It flowered.
Jun. 2022 2 offsets began to grow at the middle of the foliage before it starts to bloom.
May 2022 An inflorescence began to grow.

Jan. 2019 Good condition.