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.

[ Small size ] W 40 x 50 mm

[ Cultivar ]
Caulescent form

[ Plant ]
[ Root ]
[ Offset ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia
subgenus Allardtia

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

[ Form ]
forma 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, Full air conditioning

Jan. 2024 It keeps growing.

Mar. 2023 It keeps growing.

Cultivation condition up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking,
Shelving, Full air conditioning

Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
July 2021 A root began to grow.

July 2020 A root began to grow.

Cultivation condition up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking,
Shelving, Summer air conditioning

Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.

May 2019 A root is growing very long.
Apr. 2019 It keeps growing.

July 2017 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking,
Shelving, No air conditioning

July 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.