Tillandsia pedicellata

Tillandsia (Diaphoranthema) pedicellata (Mez) A. Castellanos (1945)

[ Etymology ] pedicel in Latin (pedicelleted, short inflorescence)

The long stem is covered with many short leaves, and the plant looks like a rope.
The flower is on the short rachis. The rachis grows long along with the growth of the capsule
Most of plants sold as T. pedicellata are T. tricholepis or T. minutiflora (T. bryoides). The flowers of T. pedicellata is deep purple (or brown to black) whereas those of T. minutiflora are yellow. The flowers of T. tricholepis are also yellow, and 1 - 3 flowers are at the top of long inflorescences.

[ Small size ] W 10 x L 40 mm
[ Petal ] Deep purple, Brown, Black

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Classification

genus Tillandsia
subgenus Diaphoranthema
rectangula group

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia coarctata Gillies ex Baker (1878)
Tillandsia coarctata Gillies ex Baker (1878) var. pedicellata Mez (1896)

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 (Purple flower)

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

Nov. 2023 It keeps growing.

Aug. 2022 Good condition.

1st Plant

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

Nov. 2023 It keeps growing.

July 2022 2 offsets began to grow at the bottom of the stem, and it became 4-foliage clump.

Sept. 2021 An offset began to grow at the middle of the stem.

Jan. 2020 Good condition.