Tillandsia pseudosetacea

False Southern needleleaf

Tillandsia pseudosetacea

False Southern needleleaf

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Epiphyte from dry mountain forests
Forms dense grass-like tufts
Very narrow and up to 40 cm long leaves

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Description

Tillandsia pseudosetacea forms dense grass-like tufts of very narrow, bristle-like leaves. It originates from the northwest to southwest of Mexico and grows as an epiphyte, e.g. on pines and oaks in mountain forests above 1000 m. The leaves are straight, grey-green and grow to about 40 cm long. Many narrow daughter rosettes form dense tufts over time. The relatively small, green inflorescences produce a few crimson, tubular flowers.

This species is counted among the "Grey Tillandsia" type. They mostly come from drier, exposed places like treetops, dry forests or even deserts with a lot of fog. These atmospheric plants absorb water and nutrients from rain, mist and dust completely via the many absorbent scales on the leaves. The roots, if still present, serve as adhesive roots. In culture, such Tillandsias are tied or glued to materials such as wood or stones. The light requirement is rather high. Somewhat higher humidity is favourable, but the air should not be very humid all the time and stagnate, because the plants will rot if they cannot dry off. Therefore, "Grey Tillandsias" are not well suited for rainforest terrariums, or they need a drier, well-ventilated place in them. One sprays the plants with soft water dripping wet about two to three times a week. Dipping is also possible. After watering, the plant should be allowed to dry. An orchid and Tillandsia fertiliser can be added with every second watering. Propagation is done by cutting off offspring or dividing the clump.

Tillandsia pseudosetacea, so named because of its resemblance to T. setacea, is a somewhat larger species, but its narrow leaves make it look graceful. It is best suited to branches and trunks in terrariums that mimic drier mountain forests.

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