Tillandsia socialis

Tillandsia socialis L. B. Smith (1958)

[ Etymology ] socialis in Latin (grow together)

The outside surface of the leaf is covered with trichomes and looks white. On the other hand, the inside surface of the leaf is less trichomes and looks green.

[ Width ] 20 cm
[ Height ] 30 cm
[ Flower ] March - April

Plant
Root

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] socialis

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia vernardoi Rauh (1976)

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
Feb. 2025 It keeps growing.

Mar. 2023 Roots began to grow.

Apr. 2022 Roots began to grow.

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

Sep. 2020 A root began to grow.
Jul. 2020 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.
Jul. 2006 Many roots began to grow.

Jun. 2005 Roots began to grow.

Oct. 2004 Many roots began to grow.
Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
Jul. 2004 Many roots keep growing.
May 2004 It has grown twice as large as the original foliate.