Tillandsia mereliana

Tillandsia mereliana Schinini (2008)

[ Etymology ] Fátima Mereles (1953 - ), botanist who collected the first specimen of this plant.

It resembles Tillandsia diaguitensis but it is much larger.

[ Width ] 20 cm
[ Length ] 50 cm

Plant

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] mereliana

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 and misting, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov. 2024 It keeps growing.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
Sep. 2024 It keeps growing.
Mar. 2024 An offset began to grow at the middle of the stem.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov. 2021 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.

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

May 2019 Good condition.