Endemically distributed in Brazil.

Vriesea hieroglyphica

Vriesea hieroglyphica É. Morren (1884)

[ Etymology ] Hieroglyphs, ancient Egyptian characters
[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia hieroglyphica Bull ex É. Morren (1885)

Photographs

[ Cultivation data ]
[ Flowers ]
[ Inflorescences ]
[ Blooming foliages ]
[ Green foliages ]
[ Leaves ]
[ Pups ]
[ Seed pods ]
[ Seeds ]
[ Seedlings (2021) ]

Features

[ Blooming ] July - August, for a month
[ Flower ] Yellowish orange
[ Fregrance ] Give off at night/daytime.
[ Blooming size ] 40 - 50 cm (W) x 30 - 40 cm (H)

Cultivaton tips

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.

Very high watering frequency cultivation

Grows well.

Cultivation Log

May 2022 An inflorescence began to grow.

Aug. 2021 The original foliage bloomed in 2020 died and was removed.
Apr. 2021 Dropping on the ground, the seed pods opened and seeds were scattered.

Aug. 2020 Seed pods began to grow.
July 2020 An offset began to grow at the beginning of the blooming period.
July 2020 It bloomed.
June 2020 4 side spikes began to grow.
May 2020 An inflorescence began to grow.

Feb. 2019 Good condition.