Tillandsia belloensis

Tillandsia (Tillandsia) belloensis W. Weber (1983)

[ Etymology ] Monte Bello, Chiapas, Mexico, a natural habitat of this species + ensis in Latin (originating in)

This species is often labeled as Tillandsia polystachia.
There are such differences from Tillandsia polystachia as: The bract covers the lower half of the flower spike. The leaves are more springy and upright. The bracts of the inflorescence are pendulous. Leaves have more trichomes and it has a mat luster.

[ Width ] 15 cm
[ Height ] 20 cm

[ Petal ] Pale violet
[ Bract ] Green

[ Flower ] April - May
[ Flower ] for 25 days

1st Plant 2019 - 2021

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] belloensis

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, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Sep 2021 The offset died suddenly.
Aug 2021 The foliage flowered in 2019 died and was removed.
May 2021 Roots began to grow from the bottom of the offset.

Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Summer AC
Apr 2020 It keeps growing.
Mar 2020 An offset began to grow from the bottom of the foliage.
Jan 2020 2 capsules opened at the same time and seeds were scattered.

Jul 2019 2 capsules began to grow.
Apr 2019 It flowered.
Feb 2019 An inflorescence began to grow.