Tillandsia capitata

'Red'

Tillandsia (Tillandsia) capitata Grisebach (1866) 'Red'

[ Etymology ] capitatus in Latin (capitate, capitulum, head inflorescence)

Leaves turn red in the sunny places and during the flowering period.

[ Width ] 30 cm
[ Height ] 24 cm

[ Petal ] Violet
[ Bract ] Red
[ Leaf (Tip, Flowering) ] Dark red C40 M80 Y40 K10
[ Leaf (Base, Flowering) ] Light red C0 M60 Y30 K10

[ Flower ] July
[ Flower ] for 19 days

1st Plant 2017 -

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] capitata
[ Cultivar ] Red

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 sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
Jun 2025 It keeps growing.

Nov 2024 An offset began to grow at base of the inflorescence.
Jul 2024 Capsules opened and seeds were scattered.

Dec 2022 Capsules began to grow.
Jul 2022 It flowered.
May 2022 The scape began to grow.

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.

Aug 2017 Good condition.