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.

[ Width ] 0.5 cm
[ Length ] 4 cm
[ Petal ] Pale yellow
[ Bract ] Green
[ Flower ] April - June
[ Flower ] for 12 days, every 1 - 2 years

1st Plant 2019 -

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Diaphoranthema
[ Group ] loliacea
[ Species ] tricholepis
[ Cultivar ] Short form

[ 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, AC / Heater
Mar. 2025 Inflorescences began to grow.

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.

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.
Mar. 2020 2 capsules opened and seeds were scattered.

Jul. 2019 Capsules began to grow.
Jun. 2019 It flowered.
May 2019 Inflorescences began to grow.
Apr. 2019 Good condition.