Tillandsia carrilloi

Tillandsia Carrilloi

The Tillandsia Carrilloi is an interesting botanical species belonging to the Bromeliaceae family, highly valued for its large, compact size, resistance, and ease of maintenance. It is an ideal air plant for both beginners and collectors.

This species is native to Guatemala, also known by the name Calavera, where it grows naturally as an epiphytic plant in environments with high light, good ventilation, and a warm climate with moderate humidity, adapting well to different growing conditions.

The Tillandsia Carrilloi develops compact rosettes of narrow, firm, and slightly arched leaves, green to grayish-green in color, with the presence of trichomes on the surface that help it absorb moisture from the air.

Its growth is moderate and over time it produces pups, forming small decorative clumps.

During the flowering season, generally in spring or summer, it develops an inflorescence with pink or reddish bracts and violet tubular flowers, creating an attractive contrast.

Thanks to its resistance, size, and ease of cultivation, the Tillandsia Carrilloi is ideal for collections, air plant decor, vertical gardens, or mounting on wood and cork, making it very versatile.

Data sheet

Scientific name: Tillandsia Carrilloi
Family: Bromeliaceae
Origin: Mexico
Type: Botanical

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 5 dry / max 35)

Drought tolerant: Moderate
Tolerates cool and humid climate: Yes

Suitable for terrarium cultivation: Yes
Ideal beginner: Yes
Rare Tillandsia: Yes

STAND / BARK NOT INCLUDED