Tillandsia tricholepis

Tillandsia (Diaphoranthema) tricholepis Baker (1878)

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

The long stem is densely covered with very short leaves.

[ Width ] 0.8 cm
[ Length ] 3.5 cm, Flowering 6.5 cm

[ Petal ] Yellow C0 M0 Y40 K0
[ Bract ] Green C40 M0 Y80 K10

[ Flower ] June - August
[ Flower ] for 2 - 4 days, every 2 years

[ Cultivar ]
Straight leaves
Closed form "Tillandsia bryoides"
Short form "Tillandsia pedicellata"

2nd Plant 2017 -

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Diaphoranthema
[ Group ] loliacea
[ Species ] tricholepis

[ Variety ]
argentea => Tillandsia tricholepis
macrophylla => Tillandsia spiralipetala
tricholepis

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia bryoides Grisebach ex Baker (1879)
Tillandsia polytrichoides É. Morren (1880)

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
Mar 2025 Inflorescences began to grow from the foliages which did not flower in 2024 but they did not bloom.
Jan 2025 Capsules opened and seeds were scattered.

Aug 2024 Capsules began to grow.
Jul 2024 It flowered.
Feb 2024 Inflorescences began to grow from the offsets produced in 2022.
Feb 2024 Capsules opened and seeds were scattered.

Aug 2023 Offsets began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
Jul 2023 Capsules began to grow.
Jun 2023 It flowered.
Mar 2023 Inflorescences began to grow.
Jan 2023 Capsules opened and seeds were scattered.

Aug 2022 Offsets began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
Jul 2022 Capsules began to grow.
Jun 2022 It flowered.
Mar 2022 Inflorescences began to grow.
Jan 2022 Capsules opened and seeds were scattered.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov 2021 It keeps growing.
Sep 2021 Offsets began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
Aug 2021 Capsules began to grow.
Jul 2021 It flowered.
Apr 2021 Inflorescences began to grow.
Mar 2021 Capsules opened and seeds were scattered.

Oct 2020 Offsets began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
Sep 2020 Capsules began to grow.
Aug 2020 It flowered.
May 2020 Inflorescences began to grow.
Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Summer AC
Apr 2020 It keeps growing.
Mar 2020 8 capsules opened and seeds were scattered.

Sep 2019 Offsets began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
Aug 2019 Capsules began to grow.
Jul 2019 It flowered.
Apr 2019 Inflorescences began to grow from the all foliages.
Mar 2019 Capsules began to open and seeds were scattered.

Sep 2018 Offsets began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
Aug 2018 Capsules began to grow.
Jun 2018 It flowered.
Feb 2018 Inflorescences began to grow.

Sep 2017 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
May 2008 Inflorescences began to grow but they did not bloom.

May 2007 Inflorescences began to grow but they did not bloom.
Apr 2007 The capsule opened and seeds were scattered.

Oct 2006 A capsule began to grow.
Oct 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
Sep 2006 Only a flower bloomed among many Inflorescences.
Apr 2006 Inflorescences began to grow.

Aug 2005 Offsets began to grow.
May 2005 Inflorescences began to grow but they did not bloom.

Aug 2004 The temperature rises above 30 degree C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 degree C.
Jul 2004 Inflorescences died without blooming.
Apr 2004 Inflorescences began to grow.
Apr 2004 Capsules opened and seeds were scattered.

Apr 2003 Inflorescences began to grow.