Tillandsia paleacea is a gray-leaved, xeromorphic air plant from the dry regions of the western Andes of South America, particularly in Peru and adjacent areas (Chile, Bolivia). It forms compact, cushion-like clumps of narrow, silvery-gray leaves with dense trichomes that reflect light and absorb moisture from the air. A slender inflorescence with subtly colored bracts emerges from mature rosettes; the tubular flowers are usually violet to blue-violet. In cultivation, T. paleacea remains manageable (often around 10–20 cm) and is well-suited for mounting on cork, wood, or stone. Care: very bright to sunny location with good air circulation. Moisten regularly (soaking or thorough misting), then allow to dry completely; avoid waterlogging. Temperatures from cool to warm are well tolerated. Fertilize very weakly every 4–6 weeks during the growing season. The flowering period is variable in cultivation and not strictly seasonal.
Quantity: 123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930
In stock
Our orchid substrate, with a capacity of 4 liters, consists of over 90% pine bark of different grain sizes. It contains only small amounts of wood and…
In stock (1)
'Combiflor' Orchid Fertiliser (250 ml) has enhanced levels of oligo-elements to support healthy growth and heavy flowering. It is suitable f…
Plant size ca. 80cm, Flower size ca. 0,5 cm, Semishade to sunny, Moderately damp, Temperate, No rest period, Fertilize lightly twice a month, 1
In stock (2)
Xaxim, tree fern fiber from New Zealand, ensures good root growth, remains structurally stable, very suitable for small orchid species that are diffic…
Tillandsia usneoides – also known as "Louisian moss" or "Spanish moss" – is an epiphytic bromeliad with long, finely b…
Superthrive Vitamins & Hormones is a proven plant supplement from the USA, added in very small doses to the watering or soaking water. It supports…
Mediocalcar decoratum is a compact, creeping miniature orchid from the humid mountain forests of New Guinea and neighboring islands. With its delicate…
In stock (4)
Tillandsia crispa is a compact, epiphytic air plant from the genus Tillandsia (Bromeliaceae). Its size of approximately 5–6 cm makes it ideal fo…
Coelogyne fimbriata is a compact, sympodial orchid from the Himalayas and Southeast Asia (including northeastern India/Myanmar to southern China, Indo…
Flowering size orchid, Plant size ca. 4-7cm, Flower size ca. 1cm, Semishade, Damp, Temperate, No rest period
strong, flowering size, beautifully cultivated plants, Flowering size orchid, Plant size ca. 25 cm, Flower size ca. 3cm, Semishade, Damp, Cool to warm…
Our orchid substrate, with a capacity of 2.5 liters, consists of over 90% pine bark of different grain sizes. It contains only small amounts of wood a…