Tillandsia: Brachycaulos x concolor

& Concolor

                                          ID#658

 

Tillandsias are bromeliads. They absorb water and nutrients thru the leaves not roots, and require no planting medium.

Each plant only flowers once. After blooming the plants reproduce 1-8 offspring from the side of the mother.


They can tolerate a large range of temperatures and withstand long periods without water.

Hang them anywhere away from direct sun light.


Varieties:

2/2013 - (1) Brachycaulos x concolor

3/2014 -(10) Concolor

HEIGHT X SPREAD: clump PLANT TYPE: epiphytes GROWTH RATE: Moderate TEXTURE: none, air LIGHT: filtered light, only. WATER: mist or spray at least once a week, more ofen during hots summer days. plant should not stay wet more than 4 hours at a time SOIL: N/A
As observed in Coastal NC. BLOOMS: The leaves ends change to a pink blush color prior to blooming. A purple spike bloom lasts only few days. FRUIT AND SEED: propagate by separating clumps/ offsprings KEY FEATURES: leaves turn colors prior to flowering. Each plant only flowers once and then goes to produce offsprings. If clump desire, do not separate new plants.
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch These plants are commonly found in conservatories I have visited. Grown in combination with orchids. Plant attached to Orchid trellis D. Obtained as a single plant beginning to bloom. The plant is now developing 2 off-springs (March 2012) -3/2014 Added 10 “Concolor” plants. All plants now glue to “air plants” wood trellis.
          Mooring Hitch Gardens       
 

March 2014

Brachycaulos x concolor

Additional Information: www.airplants4u.com  On-line retailer and Nursery in California.

03/2012

Off spring

Brachycaulos x concolor      03/2012

Concolor  March 2014