Tillandsia paleacea

subsp. apurimacensis

Tillandsia (Phytarrhiza) paleacea C. Presl subsp. apurimacensis W. Till (1992)

[ Etymology ] paleaceus in Latin (having bracteolates)
[ Etymology ] Apurímac valley in Peru, a region name of a natural habitat + ensis in Latin (originating in)

Compareing to the standard subspecies, the trichomes on leaves are shorter and the folage is more compact.

[ Small size ] W 30 x H 30 mm
[ Petal ] Violet
[ Bract ] Green
[ Spring, Summer bloomer ] May - July
[ Flowering ] for 49 days (max.)

[ Plant ]
[ Inflorescence ]
[ Flower ]
[ Root ]

[ 2nd Plant 2021 - ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia
subgenus Phytarrhiza

[ Form ]
forma disticha

Cultivaton

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

Feb. 2023 A root began to grow.

Aug. 2022 Roots keep growing.
July 2022 The 2nd offset began to grow at the stem lower than the 1st offset.
June 2022 It flowered.
May 2022 A root began to grow.
Mar. 2022 An offset began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
Feb. 2022 An inflorescence began to grow.

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

Nov. 2021 A root began to grow.
June 2021 Roots began to grow.
Feb. 2021 Good condition.

1st Plant

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

Mar. 2009 It is still alive even though the growing point turns brown periodically.

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

Oct. 2005 Leaves die back periodically.

Sept. 2004 Leaves died when the foliage is soaking in water.
Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.