Tillandsia lydiae

Tillandsia (Tillandsia) lydiae Ehlers (2000)

[ Etymology ] Lydia Köhres, who collected the first specimen of this species

The bulbous rosette is composed of rigid leaves.
There is an opinion that this plant is a natural hybrid of between Tillandsia caputmedusae and Tillandsia circinnatoides.

[ Width ] 4 cm
[ Height ] 7 cm

[ Petal ] Pale violet
[ Bract ] Green

[ Flower ] July
[ Flower ] for 30 days

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] lydiae

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, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Jan 2007 The bottom of the foliage turned brown and died..

Oct 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.

Jun 2005 No change in appearance.

Aug 2004 The temperature rises above 30 degree C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 degree C.
Jul 2004 It flowered.
May 2004 An inflorescence began to grow.