Tillandsia aizoides

Tillandsia (Diaphoranthema) aizoides Mez (1896)

[ Natural hybrid? ] T. minutiflora x T. rectangula
[ Etymology ] Similar to subgenus Aizoon

A tiny species which propagates well. Fregrant.

[ Width ] 10 - 15 mm
[ Height ] 25 mm, Flowering 30 - 50 mm

[ Petal ] Yellowish brown C0 M30 Y100 K30
[ Bract ] Green C30 M10 Y80 K0

[ Flower ] July - August
[ Flower ] for 4 days

2nd Plant 2020 -

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Diaphoranthema
[ Group ] rectangula
[ Species ] aizoides

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, AC / Heater
Aug 2024 Capsules began to grow.
Jul 2024 It flowered.
Jun 2024 An offset began to grow from the base of the inflorescences flowered in 2023.
Jun 2024 Inflorescences began to grow from 2 foliages of the clump.
Feb 2024 The capsule opened and seeds were scattered.

Aug 2023 A capsule began to grow.
Jul 2023 It flowered.
Jun 2023 An inflorescence began to grow from a foliage of the clump.
May 2023 A root began to grow.

Apr 2022 A root began to grow.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov 2021 It keeps growing.
Jan 2021 The capsule opened and seeds were scattered.

Oct 2020 A capsule is growing.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Oct 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
Sep 2006 Roots began to grow.

Aug 2005 It flowered.
Jun 2005 An inflorescence began to grow.
Jun 2005 Young and yellow green leaves are spreading out more and more.

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

Nov 2003 An offset began to grow.
Aug 2003 It flowered.