Tillandsia velutina

Tillandsia (Tillandsia) velutina Ehlers (1994)

[ Etymology ] velutinus in Latin (velvet-like)

The rosette resembles T. brachycaulos and is composed of wide leaves. Leaves are darker green and are covered with more trichomes.
Tillandsia velutina produces a very short inflorescence, whereas flowers of T. brachycaulos are produced directly on the growing point.

[ Width ] 18 - 24 cm
[ Height ] 10 - 12 cm, flowering 12.8 - 16 cm

[ Petal (Tip) ] Red C0 M0 Y0 K0
[ Petal (Base) ] Yellow green C70 M80 Y0 K0
[ Bract ] Violet C0 M100 Y50 K0
[ Leaf (Tip) ] Red C0 M80 Y60 K0
[ Leaf (Base) ] Green C70 M40 Y80 K10

[ Flowr ] June - July
[ Flower ] for 5 days

2nd Plant 2015 -

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] velutina

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia brachycaulos var. multiflora

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, Shelving, AC / Heater
Aug 2025 Some roots began to grow.
Aug 2025 An offset began to grow from the middle of the foliage.
Jun 2025 It flowered.
May 2025 An inflorescence began to grow.

Jun 2024 Roots began to grow.

May 2023 Many roots began to grow.

Up to this point
Partial shade, 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.

Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Apr 2018 It keeps growing.

Jul 2017 Roots began to grow.

2nd Plant

Cultivation condition
Dappled shade, Soaking and misting, Shelving, AC / Heater
Aug 2025 Some roots began to grow.
Aug 2025 An offset began to grow from the middle of the foliage.
Jun 2025 It flowered.
May 2025 An inflorescence began to grow.
May 2025 Many roots began to grow.

May 2024 Many roots began to grow.

May 2023 Roots began to grow.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov 2021 It keeps growing.

Sep 2020 The offset keeps growing.
Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Summer AC
Apr 2020 It keeps growing.

Aug 2018 An offset began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
Jun 2018 It flowered.
May 2018 An inflorescence began to grow. Leaves around the inflorescence turned red a week later.
Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Apr 2018 It keeps growing.

Aug 2017 An offset began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
Jul 2017 It flowered.
Jun 2017 An inflorescence began to grow. Leaves around the inflorescence turned red a week later.

Jun 2016 A root is growing.

Aug 2015 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
May 2009 A root began to grow.
Mar 2009 It keeps growing.

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

Jan 2005 Leaves turned pale red.

Aug 2004 The temperature rises above 30 degree C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 degree C.
Jun 2004 2 offsets began to grow.