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.

[ Small size ] W 15 x H 20 cm
[ Petal ] Violet
[ Bract ] Red
[ Winter bloomer ] November - December

[ Plant ]
[ Inflorescence ]
[ Flower ]
[ Root ]

[ 2nd Plant 2021 - ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia
subgenus Allardtia

[ Variety ]
var. cafayatensis (Bent inflorescence)
var. zecheri

[ Form ]
forma 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, Full air conditioning

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

May 2021 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking,
Shelving, No air conditioning

Mar. 2009 It keeps growing.

June 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.
June 2004 Good condition.