Tillandsias Seleriana

Tillandsia seleriana is native to pine and oak woods at elevations of 270-2,400 meters. This species is found from southern Mexico to Honduras. In appearance, it most often reminds people of an artichoke. Tillandsia seleriana has the largest pseudobulb - the base of the plant sometimes exceeds 15 cm in diameter. A plant this broad at the base would be close to 30 cm tall without a bloom spike. The average size of an adult plant is 10-15 cm across at the base and 15-20 cm in height. The plant will develop an extensive root system when the base is provided with a humid environment. The floral cluster and upper blades become an attractive clear pink to carmine at blooming time. The flowers are indigo.

Seleriana thrives under average conditions of light, water and fertiliser. The plant will grow well with high light levels as long as the corresponding humidity and/or watering schedule are there to support the more rapid leaf transpiration. It will also adjust to lower light but must receive a corresponding decrease in watering frequency. Of course, the plant will not grow as rapidly in this type of environment. Fertilising on a scheduled summertime bases will increase the growth rate, although it is one of the slower growing species. It often needs two or three years to mature from an offset.

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