Tillandsia chiletensis

Tillandsia (Allardtia) chiletensis Rauh (1984)

[ Etymology ] Chilete in Peru, a natural habitat of this spcies + ensis in Latin (originating in)

Leaves are very thick and are covered with thick silver trichomes
It resembles Tillandsia lorentziana but its floral bracts are green and white flowers are larger.

[ Size ] W 3 cm x H 5 cm
[ Petal ] White
[ Bract ] Green

Plant
Root

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Allardtia
[ Species ] chiletensis

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, AC / Heater
Jul. 2024 The original flowered foliage died and was removed.

Feb. 2023 Roots began to grow.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
May 2021 A root began to grow.

Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Summer AC
Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.

Jun. 2019 A root began to grow.
May 2019 3 offsets are growing from the flowered foliage.