Tillandsia aeranthos

'Nigra'

Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) aeranthos (Loiseleur) L. B. Smith (1943) 'Nigra'

[ Etymology ] aerius + antho in Latin (air, aloft + flower)
[ Etymology ] nigra in Latin (black)

A form of Tillandsia aeranthos, whose leaves show purplish color.

[ Width ] 9 cm
[ Length ] 13 cm, Flowering 17 cm
[ Stem ] D 1 cm
[ Petal ] Blue C100 M100 Y0 K0
[ Bract ] Red C0 M80 Y0 K0
[ Flower ] April - May
[ Flower ] for 14 days

1st Plant 2018 -

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Anoplophytum
[ Species ] aeranthos
[ Cultivar ] 'Nigra'

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia aeranthos 'Mini Purple'

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.

Cultivation Log

Cultivation condition
Partial sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
Apr. 2025 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the inflorescence immediately after the flowering period.
Apr. 2025 It flowered.
Mar. 2025 An inflorescence began to grow from a foliage.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.

Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Summer AC
Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.

May 2019 3 offsets keep growing.

Jul. 2018 3 offsets began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
May 2018 It flowered.
Apr. 2018 An inflorescence began to grow.