Tillandsia capillaris

Tillandsia (Diaphoranthema) capillaris Ruiz and Pavon (1802)

[ Etymology ] capillaris in Latin (like hair)

A tiny species. This species has a wide variety of leaf shapes, leaf thickness, stem length, and so on. A good species for variation collection.
Leaves are straight and scapes grow long.

[ Small size ] W 20 x L 30 mm
[ Petal ] Yellow, Blue spots on yellow base (Rare), Pink (Very rare)
[ Bract ] Brown
[ Spring bloomer ] February - April
[ Flowering ] for 10 days (max.)

[ Cultivar ]
Curved leaf type
'Rose flower'

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

[ 1st Plant 2019 - ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia
subgenus Diaphoranthema
capillaris group

[ Variety ]
var. incana => Tillandsia capillaris
var. lanuginosa => Tillandsia capillaris

[ Form ]
f. capillaris
f. hieronymii => Tillandsia capillaris
f. incana => Tillandsia capillaris
f. typica => Tillandsia capillaris
f. virescens (Scape is shorter than leaves)

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia hieronymi Mez (1896)
Tillandsia hieronymi Mez (1896) var. lichenoides (Hieronymus) A. Castellanos (1945)
Tillandsia incana Gillies ex Baker (1878)
Tillandsia lanuginosa Gillies ex Baker (1878)
Tillandsia lichenoides Hieronymus
Tillandsia permutata A. Castellanos (1945)
Tillandsia propinqua sensu Grisebach
Tillandsia propinqua var. saxicola Hieronymus
Tillandsia pusilla Gillies ex Baker (1878)

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

May 2023 Seed pods began to grow.
Mar. 2023 It flowered.
Mar. 2023 Inflorescences began to grow.

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

Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
Apr. 2021 Seed pods opened and seeds were scattered.

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

Apr. 2020 3 seed pods began to grow.
Feb. 2020 It flowered.

Nov. 2019 Seed pods by the flower in July, 2019 opened and seed were scattered.
July 2019 Seed pods began to grow.
June 2019 It flowered.
June 2019 Seed pods opened and seeds were scattered.

1st Plant

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

Mar. 2009 It keeps growing.

Nov. 2006 The bases of foliages were died. Only the growing points are alive.
Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.

Feb. 2005 Yellow roots began to grow but it stopped growing in a month.

Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.

Dec. 2003 No outstanding changes.