Tillandsia paleacea

subsp. apurimacensis

Tillandsia (Phytarrhiza) paleacea C. Presl subsp. apurimacensis W. Till (1992)

[ Etymology ] paleaceus in Latin (having bracteolates)
[ Etymology ] Apurímac valley in Peru, a region name of a natural habitat + ensis in Latin (originating in)

Compareing to the standard subspecies, the trichomes on leaves are shorter and the folage is more compact.

[ Width ] 30 mm
[ Height ] 30 mm

[ Petal ] Violet
[ Bract ] Green

[ Flower ] May - July
[ Flower ] for 49 days

2nd Plant 2021 -

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Phytarrhiza
[ Species ] paleacea
[ Subspecies ] apurimacensis

[ Form ]
disticha

Cultivaton

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
Aug 2025 It keeps growing.

Feb 2023 A root began to grow.

Aug 2022 Roots keep growing.
Jul 2022 The 2nd offset began to grow at the stem lower than the 1st offset.
Jun 2022 It flowered.
May 2022 A root began to grow.
Mar 2022 An offset began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
Feb 2022 An inflorescence began to grow.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov 2021 A root began to grow.
Jun 2021 Roots began to grow.
Feb 2021 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Mar 2009 It is still alive even though the growing point turns brown periodically.

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

Oct 2005 Leaves die back periodically.

Sep 2004 Leaves died when the foliage is soaking in water.
Aug 2004 The temperature rises above 30 degree C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 degree C.