Tillandsia sphaerocephala

Tillandsia (Tillandsia) sphaerocephala Baker (1888)

[ Etymology ] sphaericus + cephalatus in Latin (rounded + head)

The rosette is composed of dark green leaves showing a metallic luster.
It resembles Tillandsia schreiteri. Flowers of Tillandsia sphaerocephala are violet, whereas those of Tillandsia schreiteri are white.

[ Width ] 15 cm
[ Height ] 20 cm
[ Petal ] Violet

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] sphaerocephala

[ Variety ]
tarijensis

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.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
Aug 2025 It died.

Oct 2023 An offset died due to bacterial soft rot.
Sep 2023 The original foliage died and was removed. 2 offsets keep growing.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov 2021 It keeps growing.
Feb 2021 The 3rd offset began to grow at the bottom of the foliage but it died soon.

Jul 2020 The 2nd offset began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.
May 2020 The inflorescence died. An offset keeps growing.
Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Summer AC
Apr 2020 It keeps growing.

Jul 2019 An inflorescence began to grow.
Jun 2019 2 offsets began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.
May 2019 Roots grow very long.
Apr 2019 Good condition.