Distributed in Jujuy, Argentina.

Tillandsia gilliesii ssp. polysticha

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

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

Photographs

[ Cultivation data ]
[ Flowers ]
[ Inflorescences ]
[ Blooming foliages ]
[ Green foliages ]
[ Pups ]
[ Seed pods ]
[ Seeds ]
[ Seedlings (2021) ]

Features

[ Blooming ] January - February
[ Flower ] Pale yellow
[ Fregrance ] Give off only daytime
[ Blooming size ]
Laves are twisted.

Cultivaton tips

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.

Very high watering frequency cultivation

Grows well.

Cultivation Log

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

Nov. 2020 An inflorescence began to grow.