Tillandsia Capitata Temascal

Tillandsia Capitata ‘Temascal’

The Tillandsia Capitata ‘Temascal’ is an attractive form of Tillandsia Capitata belonging to the Bromeliaceae family, highly valued for its robust posture, broad leaves, and its ability to develop intense warm tones. It is an ideal air plant for collectors and for creating high-impact visual displays.

The Tillandsia Capitata is native to Mexico, Cuba, and Central America, where it grows naturally as an epiphyte in environments with high light, good ventilation, and a warm climate with moderate humidity.

The ‘Temascal’ form refers to populations or selections originating from the Temascal (Mexico) area, and is characterized by its larger and more open structure, with broader leaves and a more imposing rosette.

The Tillandsia Capitata ‘Temascal’ develops large rosettes of broad, soft, and slightly arched leaves, grayish-green in color, which can transform into orange, pink, or reddish tones with good lighting or during flowering.

Its growth rate is moderate, and over time it produces offsets, forming large clumps.

During the flowering season, generally in spring or summer, it develops a central inflorescence with violet tubular flowers, accompanied by intense coloration in the plant.

Thanks to its size, coloration, and presence, the Tillandsia Capitata ‘Temascal’ is ideal for collections, decoration in spacious areas, vertical gardens, or mounts on wood, where it stands out as a focal plant.

Technical sheet

Scientific name: Tillandsia Capitata ‘Temascal’
Family: Bromeliaceae
Origin: Mexico
Type: Botanical (form)

Watering: Moderate
Sun: High light / tolerates soft sun
Location: Indoors or sheltered outdoors
Flowering: Spring – summer
Fragrant flowering: No

Humidity: 50–70 % (min 40 / max 80)
Temperature: 12–30 °C (min 7 dry / max 35)

Drought tolerant: Moderate
Tolerates cool and humid climate: Yes

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

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