Tillandsia paleacea

Tillandsia (Phytarrhiza) paleacea C. Presl

[ Etymology ] paleaceus in Latin (having bracteolates)

There is an opinion that it is conspecific with Tillandsia streptocarpa.
Silver leaves are covered with long trichomes.
It forms a large clump by offsetting frequently.
It resembles Tillandsia arhiza but the infflorescence is simple. The inflorescence of Tillandsia arhiza is branched.
It resembles Tillandsia streptocarpa but the stem is longer than leaves. The stem of Tillandsia streptocarpa is shorter than leaves.

[ Width ] 30 mm
[ Height ] 10 cm

Classification

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

[ Subspecies ]
apurimacensis

[ Form ]
disticha => apurimacensis var. disticha

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia chilensis Baker (1889)
Tillandsia favillosa Mez (1906)
Tillandsia fusca Baker (1878)
Tillandsia lanata Mez (1905)
Tillandsia scalarifolia Baker (1887)
Tillandsia schenckiana Wittmack (1889)

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
Aug 2025 It keeps growing.

Mar 2023 A root began to grow.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov 2021 It keeps growing.

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

Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Apr 2018 It keeps growing.

Jul 2017 2 offsets began to grow at the side of the growing point of the foliage.

Sep 2016 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Mar 2009 It keeps growing.

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

Oct 2005 It keeps growing slowly.

Aug 2004 The temperature rises above 30 degree C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 degree C.