near Cumbre del Condor Pass, Tarija, Bolivia
2,700 m elevation
Saxicolous on rock faces of cliffs facing south
Tillandsia mollis
Tillandsia (Diaphoranthema) mollis H. Hromadnik and W. Till (1983)
- [ Etymology ] mollis in Latin (soft)
- It resembles Tillandsia usneoides but leaves are straight with round cross section and stems are not curved.
- [ Small size ] W 30 x L 40 mm
- [ Petal ] Yellowish green - Yellowish brown
- [ Plant ]
Classification
- genus Tillandsia
- subgenus Diaphoranthema
- recurvata group
- [ Variety ]
- var. mollis (Yellowish green - Yellowish brown flowers)
- var. reptans (Reddish brown flowers)
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,
- Shelving, Full air conditioning
- May 2023 It keeps growing.
- Dec. 2022 It keeps growing.
- Cultivation condition up to this point
- Partial sun, Long soaking,
- Shelving, Full air conditioning
- Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
- Jan. 2020 Good condition.