Tillandsia capillaris 'Holgerii' clump

Tillandsia Capillaris ‘Holgerii Pulk’ 

The Tillandsia Capillaris ‘Holgerii Pulk’ is a spectacular form of Tillandsia Capillaris belonging to the Bromeliaceae family, highly valued for its extremely dense growth, fine texture, and great resistance to dry conditions. It is an air plant ideal for collectors and high-end natural arrangements.

The Tillandsia Capillaris is native to South America (Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile), where it grows naturally in arid and high-altitude areas, developing as an epiphytic or saxicolous plant in environments with high light, low humidity, and excellent ventilation.

The ‘Holgerii’ form stands out for its especially fine and compact structure, with extremely thin leaves that create a very delicate texture.

The term “Pulk” refers to a very dense natural cluster, formed by multiple joined rosettes, generating a compact, uniform, and highly ornamental mass.

The Tillandsia Capillaris ‘Holgerii Pulk’ develops dense formations with extremely fine, soft leaves covered in trichomes, ranging in color from grayish-green to silvery, creating a light yet very compact, almost spherical visual effect.

Its growth is slow but steady, and over time it can expand to form even larger clusters.

During the flowering season, generally in spring or summer, it develops small, tubular flowers in shades of violet, discreet yet elegant.

Thanks to its density, texture, and resilience, this form is ideal for collections, mountings on stone or wood, natural arrangements, or minimalist decor, where it adds volume with great subtlety.

Technical data sheet

Scientific name: Tillandsia Capillaris ‘Holgerii Pulk’
Family: Bromeliaceae
Origin: Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile
Type: Botanical (form / dense clump)

Watering: Very low
Sun: Direct sun / high light
Location: Protected outdoors or very bright indoors
Flowering: Spring – summer
Fragrant flowering: No

Humidity: 30–50 % (min 20 / max 60)
Temperature: 5–25 °C (min -3 dry / max 35)

Drought tolerant: Yes
Tolerates cool and humid climate: No

Suitable for terrarium cultivation: No
Ideal for beginners: Yes
Rare Tillandsia: Yes

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