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0Tillandsia capitata Griseb.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Bromeliaceae · Genus: Tillandsia6
- Plant type
- Evergreen, perennial, epiphytic or lithophytic bromeliad. A rosette-forming atmospheric plant that can settle on trees or rocks without traditional potting medium.
- Native distribution
- Areas of Mexico, Honduras, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic. Its natural distribution extends from Mexico to Honduras and from Cuba to Hispaniola.8
- Natural habitat
- Occurs in seasonally dry tropical biomes. Adopting an epiphytic lifestyle, it settles on trees or as a lithophyte on rocky surfaces. In its natural habitats, it utilizes environmental moisture and precipitation.
- Height / growth form
- Rosette-forming, compact, stemless or short-stemmed atmospheric bromeliad. Develops sword-shaped, arching, silvery-green leaves. Mature specimens can reach about 10–50 cm in height.
- Flowering period
- Blooms in spring and summer. Before flowering, the central leaves of the rosette may take on a reddish hue. Its flowers are tubular, violet or purple, developing in dense inflorescences.
- Growth & dormancy period
- An evergreen, perennial plant. In its natural habitat, seasonal precipitation conditions influence its development. A precisely defined growth and dormancy period characteristic of the species is not documented.
- Ecology
- A plant with epiphytic and lithophytic lifestyles. Its roots primarily serve for anchorage. Specialized scales (trichomes) on the leaf surfaces aid in the uptake of atmospheric moisture and water. It primarily occurs in seasonally dry tropical habitats.
- Conservation status
- LC Least concern (IUCN)
Listed as LC (Least Concern – not threatened) on the IUCN Red List. Based on the species' global conservation status, it is currently not considered threatened.1011 - Synonyms
- 7
2 synonyms
- Tillandsia capitata capitata
- Tillandsia tephrophylla Harms
Sources (13)
- Sprouts of Bristol – Tillandsia capitata
- Sprouts of Bristol – Tillandsia capitata
- Farmers' Almanac – Air plants
- Farmers' Almanac – Air plants
- PLNTS – Tillandsia
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Tillandsia capitata · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q7802469 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Tillandsia capitata Yellow 0zz.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Tillandsia capitata · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
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How it thrives
Waterlow
Lightbright indirect
Humiditymediumgeneral genus data
Min. temperature10 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Likes dappled light, like under a tree canopy; mist or soak once or twice a week, then let it dry within 4 hours.
Tillandsia capitata – what to know
Tillandsia capitata – family: Bromeliaceae, genus: Tillandsia. Native range: Areas of Mexico, Honduras, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic. Its natural distribution extends from Mexico to Honduras and from Cuba to Hispaniola. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: low; min. 10 °C. One Perfect Plants Club member grows it (0 photos). It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Tillandsia capitata?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Tillandsia capitata need?
It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can Tillandsia capitata get?
Keep it above 10 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Tillandsia capitata toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Tillandsia capitata flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Tillandsia: Typical flowering time: March, April, May, June.
What members’ data shows
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Tillandsia capitata (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q7802469 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Tillandsia capitata Yellow 0zz.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikipedia – Tillandsia capitata (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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