Dyer's air plant
Racinaea dyeriana (Tillandsia dyeriana)
Dyer's air plant
- Tillandsia-like funnel bromeliad
- Grows to about 20 - 25 cm in height
- Splendid Inflorescences
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Description
This splendidly flowering, moderately large bromeliad is still widely known as Tillandsia dyeriana, but is now classified as Racinaea. It originates from northwest Ecuador and grows as an epiphyte on trees, even in coastal mangrove forests. It roots in humus accumulations on the trees. The plant forms a slender, upright, about 20-25 cm high funnel with its leaves, with which it collects rainwater in nature. The long stemmed inflorescence, up to 45 cm high, is reminiscent of a Heliconia. It is overhanging and orange-red with small white flowers. After flowering, daughter rosettes, or childels, form at the base of the mother plant.
Racinaea dyeriana belongs to the type of "green Tillandsias" that like a humid environment and are suitable for rainforest terrariums. It absorbs water and nutrients both through the roots and with its leaf funnels via absorbent scales. If it is tied up on objects, it needs a layer of epiphyte soil for its roots, which should be kept moist. Pot culture is also possible. The place should rather be bright, but in daylight culture semi-shaded, protected from midday sun. Optimal temperatures are about 18 to 22 °C. Add soft water to the leaf funnel and substrate; an orchid and Tillandsia fertiliser can be added every second watering. The leaf funnel should be emptied and rinsed occasionally.
Racinaea dyeriana is ideal as a perching plant in rainforest terrariums and is a special highlight with its striking inflorescences.
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| Racinaea dyeriana (Tillandsia dyeriana) | |
| Cultivation Options | Epiphytic, attached to branches or rocks |
| Height | Approx. 10 - 30 cm |
| Temperature | 18 - 22 °C, not below 12 °C |
| Humidity | 70 - 90 % |
| Light Requirement | Indirect, bright light; tolerates partial shade |
| Watering | Soft, low-lime water. Regular spraying to ensure high humidity |
| Fertilization | During the growing season, every 4 weeks with special bromeliad fertilizer |
| Propagation | Offsets (pups) that form at the base of the plant |
| Suitable for | Small to medium-sized terrariums, especially rainforest terrariums |
| Cultivation Options |
| Epiphytic |
| Height |
| Approx. 10 - 30 cm |
| Temperature |
| 18 - 22 °C, not below 12 °C |
| Humidity |
| 70 - 90 % |
| Light Requirement |
| Indirect, bright light; tolerates partial shade |
| Watering |
| Soft, low-lime water. Regular spraying to ensure high humidity |
| Fertilization |
| During the growing season, every 4 weeks with special bromeliad fertilizer |
| Propagation |
| Offsets (pups) that form at the base of the plant |
| Suitable for |
| Small to medium-sized terrariums, especially rainforest terrariums |
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