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A catalogue of Bromeliads used for various projects by - Lloyd Godman

This is a catalogue of bromeliads used by Lloyd godman for his various installations and photosynthesis projects - the collection of pants he accessed in New Zealand from 1996 - 2004 was collected from a wide range of sources, while most were brought from Greens Bromeliads, some were also donated by the Dunedin Botanical Gardens. Later in 2004 these plants were either sold or given away with his move to Australia.

Lloyd is at present re-establishing his collection where he now lives in Melbourne.

A Lexicon of Bromeliads: A resource by Lloyd Godman

Genus - Tillandsia: Sub-Family - Tillandsioideae: Family - Bromeliad

Tillandsias are regarded as true air plants and as such are among the most unusual of the Bromeliad family. They range from bulbous forms and grass like structures to silver tufted masses. Typically they grow where there is free air movement like high treetop environments or across open rock faces, and often they are heavily covered in silver trichomes that help reflect the high levels of sun light they receive in these locations. While some tolerate temperatures as low as 5 degrees C (40 degrees F), or even lower, most prefer temperatures of around 10-32 degrees C (50-32 degrees F). While they require high levels of humidity, they need to dry out quickly and completely between misting or watering. As the trichome scales open to absorb moisture and close to retain it, it is important that the plants are given time to dry out and most plant deaths occur because of over watering.

Tillandsimania - is an interactive PDF and a work in progress which is updated annually for more information - Tillandsia – air plant E book

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Tillandsia capitata peach - now Tillandsia riohondoensis  

Tillandsia riohondoensis 

 





 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 






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Native distribution and habitat: The plant is native to Mexico and Cuba, where it grows on exposed rocky cliffs, rock and tree roots where it gets full light at
altitudes of 200 m to 500 m.


Growth habit: The plant forms an open rosette 400 mm to 500 mm wide. When the plant begins to bloom the central leaves elongate to form a short, sturdy spike with the inflorescence in the centre. The growth habit is negative geotropic.


Foliage: The leaves are a gentle green gray, soft and channeled. Tillandsia riohondoensis has succulent leaves with a thick indumentum of trichomes that give
them silvery look.


Flowers: The bright tubular flowers have purple petals and vibrant yellow, exserted stamens.


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Cultivation: The plant needs moderate care. The plant responds to hot temperatures, so be careful to make sure there is good air circulation in winter and with hold water during cold periods.


Availability: A popular plant, sometimes available.