Tillandsia chartacea

Tillandsia chartacea L. B. Smith (1951)

[ Etymology ] chartaceus in Latin (paper-like)

Long stem plant with thin leaves.
It becomes smaller and smaller. It seems it is difficult to cultivate.

[ Plant ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia

[ Variety ]
var. chartacea
var. peruviana => Tillandsia queroensis

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

May 2023 It died.

Aug. 2022 Leaves at the bottom fall off one by one.

Dec. 2021 It began to grow constantly.
Jan. 2021 Leaves at the bottom side tend to die.