Tillandsia zecheri

Tillandsia (Allardtia) zecheri W. Till (1994)

[ Etymology ] Zecher (Person's name?)

The plant is composed of the silver leaves covered with long trichomes.

[ Width ] 13 - 16 cm
[ Height ] 12 cm, Flowering 20 cm
[ Petal ] Violet C40 M60 Y0 K0
[ Bract ] Red C30 M80 Y10 K0
[ Flower ] November - December

2nd Plant 2021 -

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Allardtia
[ Species ] zecheri

[ Variety ]
cafayatensis (Bent inflorescence)
zecheri

[ Form ]
brealitoensis (Small form)

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 An offset began to grow.

Dec. 2024 It flowered.
Sep. 2024 An inflorescence began to grow.

May 2021 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Mar. 2009 It keeps growing.

Jun. 2007 A root has grown long. The offset died.

Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
May 2006 A root began to grow. An offset began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.

Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
Jun. 2004 Good condition.