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0Tillandsia xerographica Rohweder
- Taxonomy
- Family: Bromeliaceae · Genus: Tillandsia5
- Plant type
- Perennial, evergreen, slow-growing epiphytic atmospheric bromeliad. It forms a large, dense rosette of leaves. Its wide-based, silvery-green, stiff, wavy leaves give the plant a distinctive rounded shape.
- Native distribution
- Southern Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador.7
- Natural habitat
- It occurs in seasonally dry tropical biomes, dry forests, and semi-arid shrublands. Primarily an epiphytic plant that settles on tree branches, but it can also be found in terrestrial environments, albeit rarely.
- Height / growth form
- A stemless, large, dense, rosette-forming bromeliad. Its leaves, which start from a wide base and gradually taper, are silvery-green and strongly recurved. Mature specimens typically reach heights and widths of 25–50 cm, and can be larger under favorable conditions.
- Flowering period
- The exact months of flowering cannot be uniformly defined. It develops a tall, branched inflorescence, with bracts that are pale pink or salmon-colored, and flowers that are pinkish-lilac in hue.
- Growth & dormancy period
- An evergreen, perennial, slow-developing plant. Its growth is primarily influenced by light, temperature, and available moisture. A species-specific, precisely defined dormant period is not documented.
- Ecology
- An epiphytic bromeliad that primarily settles on tree branches in its natural habitat. It can also adopt a terrestrial lifestyle, albeit rarely. Its roots mainly serve for anchorage. Trichomes densely covering its leaves aid in the absorption of atmospheric moisture and precipitation. It is a drought-tolerant, slow-growing species.
- Conservation status
- CR Critically endangered (IUCN)
The species is listed in CITES Appendix II, which regulates international trade. The Kew 2024 global extinction risk forecast indicates a threatened status. Natural populations may be endangered by excessive collection and commercial harvesting. - Synonyms
- 6
4 synonyms
- Tillandsia kruseana Matuda
- Tillandsia tomasellii De Luca, Sabato & Balduzzi
- Tillandsia tomasellii DeLuca et al.
- Tillandsia xerographica variegata Moffler
Tillandsia xerographica is a species of flowering plant in the bromeliad family. It is native to southern Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras. The name is derived from the Greek words ξηρός (xeros), meaning "dry", and γραφία (graphia), meaning "writing". It is included in Tillandsia subg. Tillandsia.
Sources (10)
- Monsteraholic – Tillandsia xerographica
- Monsteraholic – Tillandsia xerographica
- Wikipedia (en) – Tillandsia xerographica · CC BY-SA 4.0
- PLNTS – Tillandsia
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Tillandsia xerographica · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q7802776 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Tillandsia xerographica 20081016.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Tillandsia xerographica · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How it thrives
Waterlow
Lightfull sun
Humiditymedium
Min. temperature10 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
After soaking or misting, let it dry out completely in a spot with good air circulation; a rosette that stays damp can rot.
Tillandsia xerographica – what to know
Tillandsia xerographica – family: Bromeliaceae, genus: Tillandsia. Native range: Southern Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. 10 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
All Tillandsia species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Tillandsia xerographica?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Tillandsia xerographica need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Tillandsia xerographica get?
Keep it above 10 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Tillandsia xerographica toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Tillandsia xerographica 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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Questions about this species
Tillandsia
Data sources: Wikipedia – Tillandsia xerographica (CC BY-SA 4.0) · GBIF.org – Tillandsia xerographica (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q7802776 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Tillandsia xerographica 20081016.jpg (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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