Tillandsia andreana

[No-Pro-mwa]

Wow, they look so nice hanging like that.

[Tindomul]

OMG, that is a wild looking species! Congrats.

[wisdomseeker]

Seed grown under artificial lighting. Parent plants were collected by a friend on the eastern border of Colombia near Venezuela.

[Tindomul]

Wow, make sure to get seed from this one. Awesome!

[wisdomseeker]

Originally Posted by Tindomul

Wow, make sure to get seed from this one. Awesome!

Thanks, your compliment is much appreciated!

The trumpet shape flower makes it easy for human hands to get the seed process going (I'm sure hummingbirds make very quick work of it). I'll probably take four balls & zero strikes, then walk on the 'seeds' this time around... will go the 'pup' route until the bottom of the 9th.

Being a hobbyist, seed to plant is a time consuming process. But if you are really into a hobby, it's worthwhile to learn the process (and at least try it once) just for the self-satisfaction of doing so, along with the rewards of the learning curve.

Do you still stay in touch with the NY Botanical Gardens? Any idea on how their A. titanums are progressing?

[DirtyCoconuts]

love all your tillys WS, thanks

[wisdomseeker]

Thanks, DC.

Have also enjoyed your Tillandsia posts! Also ppreciate the threads you have dedicated onto the subject... within the OFF TOPIC - TOTALLY section of the OB forums (maybe Doug Parker finally figured it out?)

[Tindomul]

I have a couple pairs of Ruby-throated Hummers that would love to try some of the flowers.