Tillandsia capillaris

forma virescens

Tillandsia (Diaphoranthema) capillaris Ruiz and Pavon (1802) forma virescens (Ruiz and Pavon) L. B. Smith (1935)

[ Etymology ] capillaris in Latin (like hair)
[ Etymology ] virescens in Latin (green-colored)

Scapes are shorter than leaves, and the wide floral bracts are covered with trichomes. On the other hands, scapes of the standard Tillandsia capillaris are longer than leaves, and the floral bracts are glabrous.

[ Small size ] W 20 x L 30 mm
[ Petal ] Yellow
[ Bract ] Brown
[ Spring bloomer ] February - April
[ Flowering ] for 10 days (max.)

[ Plant ]
[ Inflorescence ]
[ Flower ]
[ Root ]
[ Capsule ]
[ Seed ]
[ Seedling ]

[ 1st Plant 2019 - ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia
subgenus Diaphoranthema
capillaris group

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia capillaris Ruiz and Pavon (1802) forma cordobensis (Hieronyms) L. B. Smith (1935)
Tillandsia cordobensis Hieronymus (1885)
Tillandsia dependens Hieronymus (1896)
Tillandsia dependens Hieronymus (1896) var. percordobensis Mez (1896)
Tillandsia dependens Hieronymus (1896) forma percordobensis A. Castellanos (1933)
Tillandsia dependens Hieronymus (1896) var. perusneoides Mez (1896)
Tillandsia dependens Hieronymus (1896) forma perusneoides A. Castellanos (1933)
Tillandsia dependens Hieronymus (1896) var. sanzinii Hicken (1914)
Tillandsia propinqua Gay
Tillandsia recurata sensu Grisebach
Tillandsia stolpi Philippi (1895)
Tillandsia tomasii Halda (2005)
Tillandsia virescens Ruiz and Pavon (1802)
Tillandsia virescens Ruiz and Pavon (1802) var. sanzinii (Hicken) A. Castellanos (1945)
Tillandsia williamsii Rusby (1910)

Cultivation

Informations summarized here are based on our experiences, and TrekGEO does not guarantee the results by cultivating in the same or similar conditions described here. Even a species of Tillandsia differs substantially between individuals, and is very sensitive in changes of environments. Applicatons of any idea inspired by this site should be at your own risks.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial sun, Dipping,
Shelving, Full air conditioning

Apr. 2023 Seed pods opened and seeds were scattered.

Apr. 2022 Seed pods began to grow.
Feb. 2022 It flowered.

Cultivation condition up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking,
Shelving, Full air conditioning

Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.

Sept. 2020 Good condition.