Tillandsia mima

Tillandsia (Tillandsia) mima L. B. Smith (1945)

[ Etymology ] mimicus in Latin (mimicking)

Succulent leaves are very wide and always reddish. It grows very slowly.

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] mima

[ Variety ]
chiletensis (produces viviparous offsets)
mima

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia secunda sensu André

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
May 2025 7 roots began to grow.

May 2024 6 roots began to grow.

Aug. 2022 5 roots began to grow.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
Aug. 2021 2 offsets began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.

Aug. 2020 5 roots began to grow.
Jul. 2020 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Jan. 2007 Roots began to grow.

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

Dec. 2005 2 roots began to grow.
Oct. 2005 The foliage keeps growing.

Nov. 2004 A root began to grow again.
Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
Feb. 2004 Roots began to grow.