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    Tillandsia brachycaulos

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    Classification Information

    Scientific Name
    Tillandsia brachycaulos
    Family
    Bromeliaceae
    Genus
    Tillandsia
    Last Updated
    January 28, 2026

    Origin & Distribution

    Native Region
    Central America and Northern South America
    Distribution
    Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Venezuela
    Habitat
    epiphytic
    Altitude
    500–1200m
    Tillandsia brachycaulos × streptophylla

    About brachycaulos

    A Tillandsia native to dry woods and forests from Mexico to Venezuela. Forms a spreading rosette of long, attenuate leaves covered with finely appressed scales. Characterized by its color transformation—the entire plant changes from silvery-green to rosy pink, intensifying to cherry red during flowering. The species name means "short stem" in Greek, referring to its compact inflorescence. Often found growing alongside T. ionantha and T. xerographica in its native habitat.

    Care Guide

    LightPartial Sun
    WateringModerate (When Dry)
    Temperature10–35°C
    HumidityHigh
    Difficulty:
    Beginner

    Care Tips

    Prefers higher humidity and more frequent watering than silver-leaved types. Provide bright, filtered light—mimics dappled sunlight of forest canopy. Mist every other day or soak weekly for 10 minutes. Good air circulation essential to prevent rot. The red coloring appears before flowering and fades after blooming. Produces pups from the base after flowering.

    Care guide for ティランジア(エアプランツ)

    Tillandsia属(エアプランツ)は土を必要としない着生植物です。葉から水分を吸収するため、独特の管理方法が必要です。

    What the guide covers

    • ティランジアとは
    • 水やりの方法
    • 風通し
    • 日光・置き場所
    • 温度管理
    • 肥料
    • 飾り方・固定方法
    • 着生について
    • 発根について
    • 板付けの方法
    • 開花について
    • 増やし方
    • 日常のお手入れ
    • よくあるトラブル
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    Growth Records of brachycaulos

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    Tillandsia brachycaulos × streptophylla

    Tillandsia brachycaulos × streptophylla

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