Tillandsia paraensis

Silver form

Tillandsia (Tillandsia) paraensis Mez (1894)

[ Etymology ] State of Para in Brazil, a natural habitat of this species + ensis in Latin (originating in)

A bulbose rosette. Relatively succlent leaves are covered with trichomes.

[ Small size ] W 40 x H 60 mm

[ Regional variation ]
Silver form
Green form

[ Plant ]
[ Root ]
[ Offset ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia
subgenus Tillandsia

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia sanctae-crucis S. Moore ex Mez (1896)
Tillandsia juruana Ule (1907)

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.

3rd Plant (Peru)

Cultivation condition
Partial sun, Dipping,
Shelving, Full air conditioning

May 2023 It died from the outside leaves.
Mar. 2023 Good condition.

2nd Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial sun, Long soaking,
Shelving, Full air conditioning

Dec. 2021 It died from the outside leaves.
July 2021 2 leaves grew.

Dec. 2020 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking,
Shelving, No air conditioning

July 2005 The growing point turned brown and the foliages died.
Apr. 2005 Scale insects are in the growing point of the foliage.

Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
May 2004 The offset keeps growing.
Mar. 2004 The growing point turned brown, and an offset began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.