Peru

Tillandsia usneoides

'Curly Orange'

Tillandsia (Diaphoranthema) usneoides (Linnaeus) Linnaeus (1762) 'Curly Orange'

[ Etymology ] genus Usnea + oides in Latin (similar to)

The rosette is strongly curled like a coil.
It looks a different plant from Tillandsia usneoides. A hybrid speceis?

[ Small size ] W 2 cm x L 5 cm
[ Petal ] Yellow, Orange

[ Plant ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia
subgenus Diaphoranthema
recurvata group

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia (Diaphoranthema) usneoides (Linnaeus) Linnaeus (1762) forma aureiflora indet.

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 shade, Soaking and misting,
Shelving, Full air conditioning

Feb. 2024 It keeps growing well.

Cultivation condition up to this point
Partial shade, Dipping,
Hanging, Full air conditioning

Oct. 2023 The plant began to die from the bottom side of the foliage.
July 2023 Good condition.