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0Tillandsia aeranthos (Loisel.) Desf.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Bromeliaceae · Genus: Tillandsia1
- Plant type
- Perennial, evergreen, epiphytic or lithophytic bromeliad. A compact, rosette-growing atmospheric plant that can settle without soil on trees or rocks.
- Native distribution
- South America: southern and southeastern parts of Brazil, northern regions of Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.uncertain3
- Natural habitat
- Occurs in subtropical biomes. Primarily an epiphyte living on tree branches, but also leads a lithophytic lifestyle on rocky surfaces.
- Height / growth form
- A compact, bushy, rosette-growing plant. Develops narrow, gray-green, triangular cross-section, pointed leaves. Mature specimens can reach a height and width of about 10–50 cm.
- Flowering period
- Blooms in summer. Small, dark blue or violet-blue flowers develop among the pink bracts.
- Growth & dormancy period
- Evergreen, perennial plant. Seasonal environmental conditions influence its development in its natural subtropical habitat. No specific dormancy period is defined for the species.
- Ecology
- Epiphytic and lithophytic lifestyle bromeliad. Its roots primarily serve for anchorage. Trichomes on the surface of its leaves help in the uptake of atmospheric moisture and precipitation.
- Synonyms
- 2
18 synonyms
- Amalia aerisincola Schult.f.
- Anoplophytum aeranthos (Loisel.) Beer
- Anoplophytum dianthoideum (G.Rossi) Beer
- Anoplophytum roseum Beer
- Pourretia aeranthos Loisel.
- Tillandsia aeranthos (Loisel.) L.B.Sm.
- Tillandsia aeranthos Desf. ex Steud.
- Tillandsia aeranthos aemula Strehl
- Tillandsia aeranthos aeranthos
- Tillandsia aeranthos alba Strehl & G.Rohde
- Tillandsia aeranthos albobracteata Strehl
- Tillandsia aeranthos flava Strehl
- Tillandsia aeranthos major Marn.-Lap.
- Tillandsia aeranthos rosea Strehl
- Tillandsia bicolor Brongn.
- Tillandsia dianthoidea G.Rossi
- Tillandsia microxiphion Baker
- Tillandsia unca Griseb.
Sources (6)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Tillandsia aeranthos · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q4895284 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Tillandsia aeranthos.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Tillandsia aeranthos · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How it thrives
Waterlow
Lightfull sun
Humiditymediumgeneral genus data
Min. temperature5 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Tillandsia tip: Soak it weekly for 20 minutes, then let it dry upside down within 4 hours.
Tillandsia aeranthos – what to know
Tillandsia aeranthos – family: Bromeliaceae, genus: Tillandsia. Native range: South America: southern and southeastern parts of Brazil, northern regions of Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. 5 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Tillandsia aeranthos?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Tillandsia aeranthos need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Tillandsia aeranthos get?
Keep it above 5 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Tillandsia aeranthos toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Tillandsia aeranthos flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Tillandsia: Typical flowering time: March, April, May, June.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Tillandsia aeranthos (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q4895284 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Tillandsia aeranthos.jpg (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Tillandsia aeranthos (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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