Distributed in Bolivia, Peru and Argentina (Catamarca, Mendoza, La Pampa, Buenos Aires) at altitudes from 1,600 to 2,800 m.

Saxicolous on rocks.

Tillandsia gilliesii

Tillandsia (Diaphoranthema) gilliesii Baker (1878)

[ Etymology ] John Gillies (1792 - 1834), a botanist
[ Classification ] genus Tillandsia - subgenus Diaphoranthema
[ Subspecies ]
Tillandsia gilliesii subsp. polysticha (twisted leaves)
[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia andicola sensu Wittmack
Tillandsia compressa Gillies ex Baker (1878)

Photographs

[ Cultivation data ]
[ Flowers ]
[ Inflorescences ]
[ Blooming foliages ]
[ Green foliages ]
[ Pups ]
[ Seed pods ]
[ Seeds ]
[ Seedlings (2005) ]

Features

[ Blooming ] February - April, for a month
[ Flower ] Pale yellow
[ Fregrance ] Give off all days
[ Blooming size ] 3 - 5 cm (W) x 5 - 9 cm (H)
Sturdy species. Relatively high degree of drought, high/low-temperature tolerance.
Bear seeds easily by self-pollination.

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.

Low watering frequency cultivation

Grows well.

Cultivation Log (2nd foliage)

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.

Cultivation Log (1st foliage, Tillandsia castellanii?)

Mar. 2008 The seed pods from the flower bloomed in Apr 2007 was opened.

May 2007 Seed pods began to grow.
Apr. 2007 It bloomed.
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 seed pods from the flower bloomed in Feb 2004 was opened.

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

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