Tillandsia velickiana

Tillandsia velickiana L. B. Smith (1974)

[ Etymology ] G. J. Velick, who collected the first specimen of this spcies.

The rosette is composed of soft leaves covered with thick trichomes.
It is often sold erroneously under the name of Tillandsia oaxacana.

[ Width ] 20 cm
[ Height ] 10 cm

Plant
Root

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] velickiana

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia feldhoffii Ehlers (1990)

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, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Mar. 2021 It died from the bottom side of the foliage.

Sep. 2020 The size of the foliage shows no changes as the leaves at the bottom of the foliage die in summer.
Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Summer AC
Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.

Apr. 2019 It keeps growing although the leaves at the bottom of the foliage die in summer.

Jun. 2018 Roots began to grow.
Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Apr. 2018 It keeps growing.

May 2017 Roots began to grow.
Jan. 2017 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Leaves at the bottom of the foliage died in summer, and then the foliage died.