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Tillandsia lepidosepala

Tillandsia lepidosepala is a small, densely scaled grey tillandsia of the central Mexican highlands, often placed in the genus Viridantha. It grows around 2,000–2,500 m on oaks, shrubs, cacti and rocks, through a long, sunny, frosty dry winter. It needs very bright light, cool nights and quick drying.

At home, aim for

Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry

Night A clear drop at nightTargets in Plantistry

Humidity Dry airBand in Plantistry

Light Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry

Expects a seasonal restGrows on trees (epiphyte)

Where it grows wild

An epiphyte, and sometimes a lithophyte, of highland scrub and oak woodland in central Mexico. Some labels note it growing with T. recurvata. It tolerates exposed, dry positions.

GBIF records range from near sea level to about 2,900 m, with a median of 2,260 m. The low records are probably errors or other taxa.

Mexico CentralMexico NortheastMexico Southwest

🔒 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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Profiles are drafts built from measured range and climate and from published sources; each section carries its own confidence in the app.