Tillandsia nana

Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) nana Baker (1889)

[ Etymology ] nanus in Latin (small)

Small plant having a long stem.

[ Width ] 3 cm
[ Length ] 5 cm

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Anoplophytum
[ Species ] nana

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia calocephala Wittmack (1916)

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.

3rd Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Dipping, Hanging, AC / Heater
Aug 2025 It keeps growing.

Aug 2024 Good condition.

2nd Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Aug 2020 It died.

Nov 2019 The bottom part of the foliage was rotten and was removed. The top side is still alive.
Aug 2019 A root began to grow.
Apr 2019 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Aug 2007 It died.

Nov 2006 Leaves at the bottom of the foliage die one by one.
Oct 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.

Sep 2005 Leaves turned brown and a foliage of the clump died.

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

Nov 2003 A clump compries 2 offsets.