Peru

Tillandsia usneoides

'Curly Orange'

Tillandsia (Diaphoranthema) usneoides (Linnaeus) Linnaeus (1762) 'Curly Orange'

[ Etymology ] genus Usnea + oides in Latin (similar to)

The rosette is strongly curled like a coil.
It looks a different plant from Tillandsia usneoides. A hybrid speceis?

[ Width ] 2 cm
[ Length ] 5 cm
[ Petal ] Yellow, Orange

Plant
Root

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Diaphoranthema
[ Group ] recurvata
[ Species ] usneoides
[ Cultivar ] Curly Orange

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia (Diaphoranthema) usneoides (Linnaeus) Linnaeus (1762) forma aureiflora indet.

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 and misting, Shelving, AC / Heater
Mar. 2025 Offsets began to grow from the base of all leaves.
Feb. 2025 A root began to grow.

Up to this point
Partial shade, Dipping, Hanging, AC / Heater

Oct. 2023 The plant began to die from the bottom side of the foliage.
Jul. 2023 Good condition.