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Tillandsia caliginosa

A small grey Tillandsia of subgenus Diaphoranthema from the dry Andean valleys of Bolivia and north-western Argentina, with records from about 1350 to over 2800 m. It needs very bright light, cold winter nights and a hard dry winter.

At home, aim for
Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night A clear drop at nightTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Dry airBand in Plantistry
Light Full sunDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows on trees (epiphyte)

Where it grows wild

Dry inter-Andean scrub and woodland; Diaphoranthema species perch on shrubs, trees, cacti and rocks.

Records mostly at 1350-2800 m.

Argentina NortheastArgentina NorthwestBolivia

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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