Tillandsia tricholepis

Tillandsia (Diaphoranthema) tricholepis Baker (1878)

[ Etymology ] tricho + lepis in Latin (string-like + scales)

The long stem is densely covered with very short leaves.

[ Small size ] W 5 mm x L 2 cm
[ Petal ] Pale yellow
[ Bract ] Green
[ Summer bloomer ] June - August
[ Flowering ] for 10 days (max.), every 2 years

[ Cultivar ]
Straight leaves
Closed form "Tillandsia bryoides"
Short form "Tillandsia pedicellata"

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

[ 2nd Plant 2017 - ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia
subgenus Diaphoranthema
loliacea group

[ Variety ]
var. argentea => Tillandsia tricholepis
var. macrophylla => Tillandsia spiralipetala
var. tricholepis

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia bryoides Grisebach ex Baker (1879)
Tillandsia polytrichoides É. Morren (1880)

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

Feb. 2024 Inflorescences began to grow from the offsets produced in 2022.
Feb. 2024 Capsules opened and seeds were scattered.

Aug. 2023 Offsets began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
July 2023 Capsules began to grow.
June 2023 It flowered.
Mar. 2023 Inflorescences began to grow.
Jan. 2023 Capsules opened and seeds were scattered.

Aug. 2022 Offsets began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
July 2022 Capsules began to grow.
June 2022 It flowered.
Mar. 2022 Inflorescences began to grow.
Jan. 2022 Capsules opened and seeds were scattered.

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

Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
Sept. 2021 Offsets began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
Aug. 2021 Capsules began to grow.
July 2021 It flowered.
Apr. 2021 Inflorescences began to grow.
Mar. 2021 Capsules opened and seeds were scattered.

Oct. 2020 Offsets began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
Sept. 2020 Capsules began to grow.
Aug. 2020 It flowered.
May 2020 Inflorescences began to grow.

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

Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.
Mar. 2020 8 capsules opened and seeds were scattered.

Sept. 2019 Offsets began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
Aug. 2019 Capsules began to grow.
July 2019 It flowered.
Apr. 2019 Inflorescences began to grow from the all foliages.
Mar. 2019 Capsules began to open and seeds were scattered.

Sept. 2018 Offsets began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
Aug. 2018 Capsules began to grow.
June 2018 It flowered.
Feb. 2018 Inflorescences began to grow.

Sept. 2017 Good condition.

1st Plant

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

May 2008 Inflorescences began to grow but they did not bloom.

May 2007 Inflorescences began to grow but they did not bloom.
Apr. 2007 The capsule opened and seeds were scattered.

Oct. 2006 A capsule began to grow.
Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
Sept. 2006 Only a flower bloomed among many Inflorescences.
Apr. 2006 Inflorescences began to grow.

Aug. 2005 Offsets began to grow.
May 2005 Inflorescences began to grow but they did not bloom.

Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
July 2004 Inflorescences died without blooming.
Apr. 2004 Inflorescences began to grow.
Apr. 2004 Capsules opened and seeds were scattered.

Apr. 2003 Inflorescences began to grow.