Tillandsia Holm's Mikado

Tillandsia Holm´s Mikado

The Tillandsia Holm´s Mikado (Mallemontii x Linearis) is a hybrid created in Germany, highly prized for its fine bearing, its visual lightness, and the elegant combination of traits inherited from its parents.

This hybrid combines the delicacy of Tillandsia mallemontii with the slender silhouette of Tillandsia linearis, resulting in an air plant with a light, refined, and highly decorative appearance. Its form is ideal for collectors and for those looking for an original tillandsia with a subtle and elegant presence.

Its growth is moderate and it maintains a very attractive ornamental structure over time. Thanks to its fine bearing and good visual presence, it fits very well in collections, decorative arrangements, and air plant compositions.

Due to its shape, ornamental value, and the very special combination of its parents, the Tillandsia Holm´s Mikado is an excellent option for those looking for an original, decorative air plant that is easy to integrate into natural compositions.

Care for Tillandsia Holm´s Mikado

Light
Prefers bright light and well-lit environments, avoiding strong direct sunlight.

Watering
Needs moderate watering, always allowing the plant to dry well after each hydration.

Humidity

    • Minimum: 40 %
    • Optimal: 50 % – 70 %
    • Maximum: 80 %

Temperature

    • Minimum: Can tolerate around 8 °C if kept completely dry
    • Recommended: Between 12 °C and 30 °C
    • Maximum: Up to 35 °C with good ventilation

Technical Data Sheet

Scientific name: Tillandsia Holm´s Mikado
Family: Bromeliaceae
Origin: Cultivated hybrid, created in Germany
Type: Hybrid
Parents: Tillandsia Mallemontii x Tillandsia Linearis

Watering: Moderate
Sun: Bright light / avoid excess direct sun
Location: Bright indoor or protected outdoor

Humidity: 50–70 % (min 40 / max 80)
Temperature: 12–30 °C (min 8 dry / max 35)

Drought tolerant: Yes, moderately
Tolerates cool and humid weather: Moderately, with good ventilation

Suitable for terrariums: Yes, in open and well-ventilated terrariums
Ideal for beginners: Yes
Rare tillandsia: Yes

SUPPORT / BARK NOT INCLUDED