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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Family: Bromeliad
Sub-Family: Tillandsioideae:
Genus: Tillandsia
Sub-Genus:
Native distribution and habitat: T. leiboldiana is found from Mexico to Costa
Rica, where it grows epiphytically in forests at altitudes from 25 m to 2,400 m.
Growth habit: T. leiboldiana forms a stemless crateriform rosette where mature
plants reach to 150 mm to 250 mm across. Once established it will grow into
attractive colonies. The plant is a mesic species similar to T. guatemalensis.
Foliage: The green leaves are dark at the base and can be speckled with maroon
red, which is extenuated with bright light. Unlike many Tillandsias they are
paper thin which creates a great translucent effect when the bright light play
through them.
Flowers: The inflorescence with scarlet bracts can reach 600 mm in height,
while the flower petals are violet.
Seed:
Pups: The plant will produce many basitonal pups.
Cultivation: Because the plant has a huge range in its natural habitat it is very
adaptable to a wide range of situations, however it likes moderate amount of
water and benefits from plenty of light and buoyant air movement. Some growers
use the plant for terrarium culture.
Availability: A great plant but not often available
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