Tillandsia seideliana

Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) seideliana E. Pereira (1979)

[ Etymology ] Alvim Seidel (1926 - 2007), who collected the first specimen of this species.
[ Classification ] genus Tillandsia - subgenus Anoplophytum

Photographs

[ Cultivation data ]
[ Green foliages ]

Features

[ Blooming ] ?
[ Flower ] ?
[ Fregrance ] ?
[ Blooming size ] 2 - 3 cm (W) x 7 - 15 cm (H)
Some researchers treat as a synonym of Tillandsia montana.

Cultivaton tips

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.

Very high watering frequency cultivation

It died by cultivated in a dry condition. It seems better to be cultivated in a flower pot.

Low watering frequency cultivation

Managed to keep the foliage. Hopefully this plant can be cultivated better by the very high watering frequency cultivation.

Cultivation Log (2nd foliage)

Sept. 2021 It died from the bottom of the foliage.

June 2020 It keeps growing.

Apr. 2019 It keeps growing.

Dec. 2018 Good condition.

Cultivation Log (1st foliage)

Dec. 2004 It died.
Sept. 2004 A foliage in the clump died.
Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.

Aug. 2003 It keeps growing.

Aug. 2000 Good condition.