Tillandsia gilliesii

ssp. polysticha

Tillandsia (Diaphoranthema) gilliesii Baker (1878) subsp. polysticha W. Till and L. Hormadnik (1984)

[ Etymology ] John Gillies (1792 - 1834), a botanist
[ Etymology ] poly + stichus in Latin (multiple + lined up)

The individual leaf grows spirally from the growing point changing directions, whereas leaves of the standard subspecies Tillandsia gilliesii are distichous. Intermediate rosette between distichous and polystichous.
Flowers give off a fragrance in the daytime.

[ Small size ] W 40 x H 40 mm
[ Petal ] Pale yellow
[ Bract ] Green
[ Winter bloomer ] January - February
[ Flowering ] for 8 days (max.)

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

[ 1st Plant 2020 - ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia
subgenus Diaphoranthema

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.

Grows well.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial sun, Dipping,
Shelving, Full air conditioning

Apr. 2024 A seed pod began to grow.
Feb. 2024 It flowered.

Nov. 2023 An inflorescence began to grow.

July 2021 An offset began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
Mar. 2021 A seed pod began to grow.
Jan. 2021 It flowered.

Nov. 2020 An inflorescence began to grow.