{"product_id":"tillandsia-paleacea-apurimacensis-1","title":"Tillandsia paleacea apurimacensis","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTillandsia Paleacea Apurimacensis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTillandsia Paleacea Apurimacensis\u003c\/strong\u003e is a subspecies of \u003cstrong\u003eTillandsia paleacea\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003enative to Peru\u003c\/strong\u003e, highly prized for its elegant habit, silvery texture, and refined, airy appearance. It grows naturally at altitudes between \u003cstrong\u003e2000 and 2500 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e, which explains its good adaptation to bright, dry, and well-ventilated environments. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant features a \u003cstrong\u003emoderately caulescent habit\u003c\/strong\u003e, usually about \u003cstrong\u003e5 to 12 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a light and highly decorative structure. Its leaves are \u003cstrong\u003esmaller\u003c\/strong\u003e than those of other Tillandsias with which it is often compared and are covered in abundant \u003cstrong\u003etrichomes\u003c\/strong\u003e, responsible for that characteristic, highly attractive \u003cstrong\u003esilvery-gray\u003c\/strong\u003e appearance. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of its most interesting traits is that it can easily be confused with \u003cstrong\u003eTillandsia streptocarpa\u003c\/strong\u003e, but it is distinguished by having \u003cstrong\u003esmaller leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e and being a \u003cstrong\u003enon-fragrant\u003c\/strong\u003e plant, unlike the streptocarpa, which is noted for its scent. This detail makes it a very particular Tillandsia within the group of species with a fine, silvery appearance. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts silhouette is light, refined, and highly ornamental, ideal for mounting on \u003cstrong\u003ecork, stone, or wood\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as for compositions with other light-toned Tillandsias. Its compact size and soft texture make it work especially well in collections of delicate or mountain species. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring \u003cstrong\u003eflowering\u003c\/strong\u003e, it maintains a delicate and very elegant aesthetic, in harmony with its fine habit and silvery foliage. As a subspecies of \u003cstrong\u003eTillandsia paleacea\u003c\/strong\u003e, it retains that light and natural ornamental character so appreciated in the group, with \u003cstrong\u003eflowers\u003c\/strong\u003e that have a purple, sometimes bluish, pendulum with a white base.\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to its \u003cstrong\u003ecompact size\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003esilvery-gray appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e, Andean origin, and elegant habit, \u003cstrong\u003eTillandsia Paleacea Apurimacensis\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellent choice for those looking for a fine, original air plant with plenty of personality. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tillandsia paleacea subsp. apurimacensis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bromeliaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peru\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Botanical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright light\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indoor or sheltered outdoor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delicate and ornamental, in harmony with its fine habit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40–60% (min 35 \/ max 70)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–28 °C (min 5 dry \/ max 32)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, moderately\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTolerates cool and humid climate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, with good ventilation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for terrarium cultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, in open and well-ventilated terrariums\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for beginners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare Tillandsia:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMOUNT \/ BARK NOT INCLUDED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"ecoterrazas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47614689837285,"sku":"A-27-1","price":11.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/0988\/1317\/files\/tillandsia-paleacea-apurimacensis.webp?v=1756720028","url":"https:\/\/ecoterrazas-plants.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/tillandsia-paleacea-apurimacensis-1","provider":"ecoterrazas plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}