Tillandsia capitata

'Peach'

Tillandsia (Tillandsia) capitata Grisebach (1866) 'Peach'

[ Etymology ] capitatus in Latin (capitate, capitulum, head inflorescence)

Leaves are covered with thick trichomes. Leaves turn pink in the sunny places and during the flowering period.

[ Width ] 30 cm
[ Height ] 30 cm

[ Petal ] Violet

Plant
Root

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] capitata
[ Cultivar ] Peach

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
Jun 2025 It keeps growing.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov 2021 It keeps growing.

Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Summer AC
Apr 2020 It keeps growing.

Nov 2017 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Mar 2008 Leaves turned red.

Oct 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.

Aug 2004 40 days on which the temperature rises above 30 °C, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.

Oct 2002 The original foliage died forming a pup.