Tillandsia gilliesii

ssp. polysticha

Tillandsia (Diaphoranthema) gilliesii Baker (1878) subsp. polysticha W. Till and L. Hormadnik (1984)

[ Etymology ] John Gillies (1792 - 1834), a botanist
[ Etymology ] poly + stichus in Latin (multiple + lined up)

The individual leaf grows spirally from the growing point changing directions, whereas leaves of the standard subspecies Tillandsia gilliesii are distichous. Intermediate rosette between distichous and polystichous.
Flowers give off a fragrance in the daytime.

[ Width ] 5 cm x 11 cm, Stem 4 cm
[ Height ] 4 cm, Flowering 8 - 12 cm

[ Petal ] Pale yellow
[ Bract ] Green

[ Flower ] January - February
[ Flower ] for 8 - 11 days, every 3 years

1st Plant 2020 -

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Diaphoranthema
[ Species ] gilliesii
[ Subspecies ] polysticha

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, AC / Heater
May 2025 An offset began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.

Apr 2024 Capsules began to grow.
Feb 2024 It flowered.

Nov 2023 An inflorescence began to grow.

Jul 2021 An offset began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
Mar 2021 Capsules began to grow.
Jan 2021 It flowered.

Nov 2020 An inflorescence began to grow.