Tillandsia tricholepis

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Tillandsia (Diaphoranthema) tricholepis Baker (1878)

[ Etymology ] tricho + lepis in Latin (string-like + scales)

The long stem is densely covered with very short leaves. Leaves are covered with less trichomes and recurved inside.
This plant is often sold under the name of Tillandsia bryoides.

[ Small size ] W 5 mm x L 4 cm
[ Petal ] Yellow
[ Bract ] Green
[ Spring, Summer bloomer ] May - July
[ Flowering ] for 25 days (max.), every 1 - 2 years

[ Plant ]
[ Inflorescence ]
[ Flower ]
[ Offset ]
[ Capsule ]
[ Seed ]
[ Seedling ]

[ 1st Plant 2020 - ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia
subgenus Diaphoranthema
loliacea group

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia bryoides Grisebach ex Baker (1879)

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, Full air conditioning

Feb. 2024 Inflorescences began to grow from all foliages of the clump.

Feb. 2023 Capsules opened and seeds were scattered.

June 2022 1 - 2 offsets began to grow at the bottom of the inflorescence during the flowering period.
June 2022 It flowered.
Apr. 2022 Inflorescences began to grow from 2 foliages of the clump.
Mar. 2022 An inflorescence began to grow from a foliage of the clump.
Jan. 2022 Capsules opened and seeds were scattered.

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

Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
Aug. 2021 Capsules began to grow.
June 2021 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the inflorescence during the flowering period.
June 2021 It flowered.
Apr. 2021 An inflorescence began to grow from a foliages of the clump.

Oct. 2020 The foliage was labeled as Tillandsia bryoides.