Tillandsia pueblensis

Tillandsia pueblensis L. B. Smith (1934)

[ Etymology ] Puebla in Mexico, a natural habitat of this species + ensis in Latin (originating in)

The bulbous rosette is composed of silver gray leaves thickly covered with long trichomes.

[ Small size ] W 3 x H 10 cm
[ Petal ] Violet
[ Bract ] Reddish green
[ Spring bloomer ] March - April
[ Flowering ] for 30 days (max.)

[ Plant ]
[ Inflorescence ]
[ Flower ]
[ Root ]
[ Offset ]

[ 1st Plant 2018 - ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia

[ Variety ]
var. glabrior => Tillandsia glabrior
var. pueblensis

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.

Grows well.

1st Plant

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

July 2023 2 offsets began to grow.
Mar. 2023 It flowered.
Jan. 2023 An inflorescece began to grow from the largest foliage of the clump.

Apr. 2022 Roots began to grow.

Cultivation condition up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking,
Shelving, Full air conditioning

Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.

Cultivation condition up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking,
Shelving, Summer air conditioning

Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.

Aug. 2019 Roots began to grow.

Oct. 2018 Good condition.