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0Tillandsia bulbosa Hook
- Taxonomy
- Family: Bromeliaceae · Genus: Tillandsia1
- Plant type
- Perennial, evergreen, epiphytic atmospheric bromeliad. A plant with a characteristic bulbous leaf base and long, narrow, twisted leaves.
- Native distribution
- Tropical America. Its natural distribution extends to the southeastern regions of Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and the northern, northeastern, and southeastern parts of South America.uncertain3
- Natural habitat
- Occurs in humid tropical biomes. Primarily an epiphytic plant that grows on the bark and branches of trees in its natural habitat.
- Height / growth form
- Stemless, bulbous leaf-based plant. Long, narrow, bent, and twisted leaves form a loose rosette. The leaf sheaths create a thickened, oval, pseudo-tuberous base.
- Flowering period
- There is no reliable, uniform species-specific month data regarding the flowering period. The inflorescence is simple or with few branches, reddish or greenish, with flowers that are bluish or violet.
- Growth & dormancy period
- Evergreen, perennial plant. No precise, documented growth and dormancy period specific to the species is available.
- Ecology
- Epiphytic bromeliad that primarily settles on the branches of trees. Its roots mainly serve for anchorage. The leaves are covered with small, silvery scales that help absorb atmospheric moisture.
- Synonyms
- 2
9 synonyms
- Platystachys bulbosa (Hook.) Beer
- Platystachys erythraea (Lindl. & Paxton) Beer
- Pourretia hanisiana É.Morren
- Tillandsia bulbosa alba Takiz.
- Tillandsia bulbosa brasiliensis Schult. & Schult.f.
- Tillandsia bulbosa picta Hook.
- Tillandsia erythraea Lindl. & Paxton
- Tillandsia pumila Griseb.
- Tillandsia pumila Lindl. & Paxton
Sources (6)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Tillandsia bulbosa · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Especies acuáticas y semiacuáticas de humedales interiores de Colombia derivado de información secundaria; Integrated Ta) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q6824094 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Tillandsia bulbosa 20090111.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Tillandsia bulbosa · 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. temperature10 °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 bulbosa – what to know
Tillandsia bulbosa – family: Bromeliaceae, genus: Tillandsia. Native range: Tropical America. Its natural distribution extends to the southeastern regions of Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and the northern, northeastern, and s…. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. 10 °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 bulbosa?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Tillandsia bulbosa need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Tillandsia bulbosa get?
Keep it above 10 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Tillandsia bulbosa toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Tillandsia bulbosa 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 bulbosa (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q6824094 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Tillandsia bulbosa 20090111.jpg (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Tillandsia bulbosa (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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