Tillandsia tectorum

Tillandsia (Allardtia) tectorum É. Morren (1877)

[ Etymology ] tectus in Latin (covered with)

The rosette is composed of narrow leaves densely covered with long white trichomes.

[ Width ] 4 cm
[ Height ] 10 cm

Plant

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Allardtia
[ Species ] tectorum

[ Variety ]
globosa (Bracts are half of the spike)
tectorum
viridula (Leaves are thin and pale green)

[ Form ]
gigantea (Extremely large)

[ Synonym ]
Chayape (Local name)
Tillandsia argentea K. Koch and J. Versch. (1868)
Tillandsia saxicola Mez (1906)

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
Feb. 2025 It keeps growing very well.

Mar. 2023 It is growing well and the stem became longer.

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

Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Summer AC
Apr. 2020 It keeps growing but its condition is not good.

Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Apr. 2018 It keeps growing.

Aug. 2015 Good condition.