Tillandsia tectorum

Tillandsia (Allardtia) tectorum É. Morren (1877)

[ Etymology ] tectus in Latin (covered with)

The rosette is composed of narrow leaves densely covered with long white trichomes.

[ Small size ] W 40 x 50 mm

[ Plant ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia
subgenus Allardtia

[ Variety ]
var. globosa (Bracts are half of the spike)
var. tectorum
var. viridula (Leaves are thin and pale green)

[ Form ]
forma gigantea (Extremely large)

[ Synonym ]
Chayape (Local name)
Tillandsia argentea K. Koch and J. Versch. (1868)
Tillandsia saxicola Mez (1906)

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, Full air conditioning

Jan. 2024 It is growing well.

Mar. 2023 It is growing well and the stem became longer.

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

Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.

Sept. 2020 It keeps growing.

Cultivation condition up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking,
Shelving, Summer air conditioning

Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.

Apr. 2019 It keeps growing but its condition is not good.

Cultivation condition up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking,
Shelving, No air conditioning

Apr. 2018 It keeps growing.

July 2017 It keeps growing.

Aug. 2015 Good condition.