Tillandsia lepidosepala

Tillandsia (Viridantha) lepidosepala L. B. Smith (1935)

[ Etymology ] lepido + sepalus in Latin (scale + calyx)

The plant resembles Tillandsia tortilis but the scape is shorter and the flower spike is wider.

[ Small size ] W 30 x H 30 mm
[ Petal ] Green
[ Bract ] Yellowish green
[ Spring bloomer ] March
[ Flowering ] for 15 days (max.)

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

[ 2nd Plant 2021 - ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia
subgenus Viridantha

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.

2nd Plant

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

Oct. 2023 It keeps growing.
Jan. 2023 The seed pod, which formed from a flower bloomed in March, 2022, opened and seeds were scattered.

June 2022 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the inflorescence.
May 2022 A root began to grow.
May 2022 A seed pod began to grow.
Mar. 2022 It flowered.

Dec. 2021 An inflorescence began to grow.
Apr. 2021 A root began to grow.
Feb. 2021 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking,
Shelving, No air conditioning

Mar. 2009 The foliage is dying.

Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.

Mar. 2005 A root began to grow.

Aug. 2004 The original foliage died and was removed.
Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
Feb. 2004 A root began to grow.

Aug. 2003 An offset is growing.