Tillandsia socialis

Tillandsia socialis L. B. Smith (1958)

[ Etymology ] socialis in Latin (grow together)

The outside surface of the leaf is covered with trichomes and looks white. On the other hand, the inside surface of the leaf is less trichomes and looks green.

[ Medium size ] W 20 x H 30 cm
[ Spring bloomer ] March - April

[ Plant ]
[ Root ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia vernardoi Rauh (1976)

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

Mar. 2023 Roots began to grow.

Apr. 2022 Roots began to grow.

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

Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
Apr. 2021 The root keeps growing.

Sept. 2020 A root began to grow.
July 2020 Good condition.

1st Plant

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

Mar. 2009 It keeps growing.

Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
July 2006 Many roots began to grow.

June 2005 Roots began to grow.

Oct. 2004 Many roots began to grow.
Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
July 2004 Many roots keep growing.
May 2004 It has grown twice as large as the original foliate.