I have a question over a plant of the above species I bought. All my Tillandias growing outside, and they thrive.....I have had a new plant of T xerographica outside for a couple of weeks and all the leaves are beginning to shrivel and look like they have been exposed to too much sun, altho I had thought this one took direct sun?. The central rosette looks fine, but the outer leaves dont. Should I continue to keep this plant exposed to direct sun, or does it sound like its not making the move from a supplier who grows them in colder climes in a greenhouse, to my outdoor conditions here, and I should acclimatize it gentler rather than just putting it out....Or, should it recover and just to let the damaged leaves die?
Dominic
Tillandsia xerographica
Hi Dom, I have no experience with the species, but if any plant is from a cooler, protected environment, then maybe a gradual hardening off is required. I would just move it to a shadier spot and see what happens. I would leave the damaged leaves on for extra protection against heat, but only if there is no sign of fungal attack, as in soft spots or obvious signs of rotting. I hope it recovers for you, but as the growing point is still intact, it seems a good sign! Good luck
Sue
My growing instructions when I ordered one, says that it should be grown in bright light to light shade. Others say that it likes bright sun. Remember that it grows on the trees, mountains and crevices at high elevations. So it would not have strong sun light constantly. Do a bit of research since that is a beautiful plant and they grow quite large. Since I grow my tillandsias indoors they have not experienced any problems regarding too much light or scorching.
I would also check to see if there is problems regarding, getting enough water, depending on how large it is and thick the leaves are, could also determine why it is drying up.
This message was edited Mar 9, 2009 9:20 AM
Ok..thatks guys, Ive now moved this one into my shade house...fingers crossed