Tillandsia gilliesii

Tillandsia (Diaphoranthema) gilliesii Baker (1878)

[ Etymology ] John Gillies (1792 - 1834), a botanist

Very unique appearance where very thick leaves grow alternately left and right. There are many variation of the growing forms.

[ Width ] 4 cm
[ Height ] 5 cm
[ Thickness ] 1 cm

[ Petal ] Yellow
[ Bract ] Green

[ Flower ] February - April
[ Flower ] for 30 days

1st Plant 2003 - 2008

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Diaphoranthema
[ Group ] myosura
[ Species ] gilliesii

[ Subspecies ]
polysticha (polystichous rosette)

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia andicola sensu Wittmack
Tillandsia compressa 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, AC / Heater
Jul 2025 It keeps growing.

Aug 2023 A root began to grow.

Mar 2021 An offset began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
Mar 2021 The inflorescence stopped growing.
Jan 2021 An inflorescence began to grow.

Nov 2020 Good condition.

1st Plant (Tillandsia myosura?)

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Mar 2008 The capsules opened and seeds were scattered.

May 2007 Capsuless began to grow.
Apr 2007 It flowered.
Jan 2007 An inflorescence began to grow.

Oct 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.

Jan 2005 The capsuless opened and seeds were scattered.

Aug 2004 The temperature rises above 30 degree C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 degree C.
May 2004 Capsuless began to grow.
Apr 2004 An offset began to grow.
Feb 2004 It flowered.

Dec 2003 An inflorescence began to grow.
Aug 2003 An offset began to grow.