Tillandsia bulbosa
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- Labeled with botanical name.
- With care tips from our master gardener
- Safely packaged in special protective packaging.
- Pot size: Ø 6.0cm
Tillandsia bulbosa is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Pickup available at Wetzstein 1
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Care instructions for your
Care instructions for your
Tillandsias don't need soil; they absorb moisture and nutrients through their leaves. Mist your Tillandsia bulbosa 2–3 times a week with low-lime water/rainwater or briefly submerge them. They appreciate a bright location with good air circulation.
Care instructions for your air plant
Care instructions for your air plant
Tillandsias don't need soil; they absorb moisture and nutrients through their leaves. Mist your Tillandsia bulbosa 2–3 times a week with low-lime water/rainwater or briefly submerge them. They appreciate a bright location with good air circulation.
Delivery & Shipping
Delivery & Shipping
We pack each plant with love and care in our specially developed protective packaging. This ensures that your plants arrive healthy and undamaged.
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The Tillandsia bulbosa is also known by its German name, rainforest tillandsia. It belongs to the bromeliad family and originally comes from Mexico, Colombia, Guatemala, and Brazil. The name bulbosa is derived from the word "bulbósus," which means bulbous. This fits the bulb-like thickening at the base of the Tillandsia.
Appearance
The Tillandsia bulbosa has green, narrow leaves. When the Tillandsia blooms, the central leaves turn bright red and small blue flowers appear, though it can take several years for it to start blooming.
Care
The Tillandsia bulbosa needs a shaded location with high humidity and is not suitable for the garden. It's best to soak the Tillandsia in rainwater once a week, submerging the entire plant in the water and then letting it dry again. Make sure that no water ever remains in the leaf rosette and add suitable fertilizer every second time in summer. Another way to water the Tillandsia is to spray it with water several times a week. If rainwater is not available, either let tap water stand in a bowl overnight or mix it with distilled water to prevent calcification of the Tillandsia. You can tell whether tillandsias are thirsty or not by observing that their leaves curl up when they become too dry.
Name: Tillandsia bulbosa or also known as Pourretia hanisiana, Tillandsia inanis, Tillandsia erythrea, Tillandsia pumila, Platystachis inanis, Platystachis bulbosa.
Family: Bromeliaceae
Origin: Tillandsia bulbosa originally comes from Mexico, Colombia, Guatemala, Brazil, and individual specimens come from the West Indies.
Appearance
Color: Green leaves that turn red when exposed to sunlight during flowering.
Flower: The inner leaves of the rosette-shaped Tillandsia turn bright red when flowering, small blue flowers appear in the center, and stamens protrude.
Size: Ø 10-12cm; Height: 4-8cm
Care
Location: The Tillandsia bulbosa needs a shaded location with high humidity. It is not suitable for the garden.
Watering: It is best to soak the Tillandsia in rainwater every two weeks and then let it dry, or spray it with water several times a week. Make sure that no water ever remains in the leaves.
Substrate: Tillandsias should not be placed in moist soil; mineral substrate, sand, or even no substrate is better suited.
Propagation: Tillandsias can be propagated through pollination and seed formation; since they are not self-pollinating, pollen from another plant of the same species must be transferred with a fine brush. Pup formation is the second propagation method for Tillandsias. Tillandsias often form pups, i.e., new plants, on the stem of the mother plant, which is especially necessary because the mother plant dies after flowering.
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Note: Our Tillandsias all come from greenhouse cultivation and not from wild stocks!
Note: Sizes and shapes may vary for plants where each plant is unique. This applies especially in winter or when availability is low. The coloring also varies depending on the season.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Basics
Do Tillandsias need soil?
Do Tillandsias need soil?
No. They absorb water/nutrients through trichomes and are attached, laid or hung. Of course, Tillandsias offered in pots are an exception. For example, Tillandsia cyanea.
How bright should the right location be?
How bright should the right location be?
Bright to very bright, preferably with morning/evening sun. No direct midday sun behind glass (magnifying glass effect).
Grey vs. green Tillandsias – what's the difference?
Grey vs. green Tillandsias – what's the difference?
Grey tillandsias (with many trichomes) tolerate more sun and dryness; green ones prefer humid air and a slightly shadier location.
How can I attach Tillandsia plants?
How can I attach Tillandsia plants?
Tillandsias can be attached to the substrate with solvent-free adhesives. We recommend florist glue or UHU-Polymax. Absolutely avoid hot glue! The high temperatures can damage the tillandsia. Alternatively, (stainless steel) wire is also very suitable.
