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 ] 40 mm
[ Height ] 50 mm

[ Cultivar ]
Caulescent form

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.

2nd Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
Feb. 2025 It keeps growing.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
Jul. 2021 A root began to grow.

Jul. 2020 A root began to grow.
Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Summer AC
Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.

May 2019 A root is growing very long.

Jul. 2017 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Jul. 2008 Roots began to grow.

Feb. 2007 The original 2 cm wide foliage has grown up to 5 cm in size.

Dec. 2006 Roots began to grow.
Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.

Oct. 2005 It keeps growing slowly.

Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.