Tillandsia mollis
A tiny grey Tillandsia of subgenus Diaphoranthema from the dry Andean valleys of southern Bolivia and north-western Argentina, recorded at 1770-2580 m. Like its relatives it is a xeric, high-light epiphyte that needs a hard dry winter.
At home, aim for
Day
Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night
Close to the dayTargets 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 valleys; Diaphoranthema species grow on shrubs, cacti or rocks in open scrub.
1768-2584 m.
Argentina 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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