Tillandsia multicaulis

Tillandsia (Tillandsia) multicaulis Steudel (1841)

[ Etymology ] multi + caulis in Latin (many + spikes)

Many inflorescences grow around the growing point of the green-leaf rosette.

[ Width ] 50 cm
[ Height ] 40 cm

Plant
Root

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] multicaulis

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia caespitosa Schlechtendal and Chamisso (1831)
Tillandsia schlechtendalii Baker (1888)

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
Dec 2004 It died.
Aug 2004 The temperature rises above 30 degree C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 degree C.
Jul 2004 Leaves at the bottom of the foliage died.
May 2004 Roots began to grow.
Jan 2004 The original foliage died and was removed.

Nov 2003 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.
Jul 2003 5 inflorescences began to grow but they did not bloom.