Distributed in Argentina.
Tillandsia gilliesii ssp. polysticha
Tillandsia (Diaphoranthema) gilliesii Baker (1878) supsp. polysticha W. Till and L. Hormadnik (1984)
- [ Etymology ] John Gillies (1792 - 1834), a botanist
- [ Etymology ] poly + stichus in Latin (multiple + lined up)
- [ Classification ] genus Tillandsia - subgenus Diaphoranthema
Photographs
- [ Cultivation data ]
- [ Flowers ]
- [ Inflorescences ]
- [ Blooming foliages ]
- [ Green foliages ]
- [ Seed pods ]
Features
- [ Blooming ] January - February
- [ Flower ] Pale yellow
- [ Fregrance ] Give off only daytime
- [ Blooming size ]
- Laves are twisted.
Cultivaton tips
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.
Very high watering frequency cultivation
Grows well.
Cultivation Log
- Mar. 2021 A seed pod began to grow.
- Jan. 2021 It bloomed.
- Nov. 2020 An inflorescence began to grow.