Tillandsia tricholepis

Short form

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 recurved outside. The inflorescence is shorter than the standard form.
This plant is often sold under the name of Tillandsia pedicellata.

[ Small size ] W 5 mm x L 4 cm
[ Petal ] Pale yellow
[ Bract ] Green
[ Spring bloomer ] April - June
[ Flowering ] for 12 days (max.), every 1 - 2 years

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

[ 1st Plant 2019 - ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia
subgenus Diaphoranthema
loliacea group

[ Synonyms ]
"Tillandsia pedicellata"

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 It keeps growing.

Oct. 2023 Capsules opened and seeds were scattered.
May 2023 Capsules began to grow.
Apr. 2023 It flowerred.
Mar. 2023 Inflorescences began to grow from the foliages which did not bloom in 2022.

Dec. 2022 2 capsules of a foliage opened and seeds were scattered.
May 2022 Capsules began to grow.
Apr. 2022 It flowerred.
Mar. 2022 Inflorescences began to grow.

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

Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.

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

Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.
Mar. 2020 2 capsules opened and seeds were scattered.

July 2019 Capsules began to grow.
June 2019 It flowered.
May 2019 Inflorescences began to grow.
Apr. 2019 Good condition.