Anyone know Tillandsias well?

Owenmurray

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The two mounted together are tricky just because there are quite a few that look like that with very subtle differences, But I would feel comfortable calling them T. capitata. The last and curliest of the three photos is T. queroensis and the second photo looks like a young T. juncea.
 

Anoplogaster

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The two mounted together are tricky just because there are quite a few that look like that with very subtle differences, But I would feel comfortable calling them T. capitata. The last and curliest of the three photos is T. queroensis and the second photo looks like a young T. juncea.
Thanks for this! I looked up some photos to confirm, and it looks spot on. If the second one is indeed a T. juncea, then I may need to remount it on something larger..... lol! All the photos of T. queroensis look a little less curly and fuzzy compared to mine. I soak that one occasionally..... would it still be dehydrated?
 

Owenmurray

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You've probably got some time before it becomes terribly dire! Those guys are way cool when they get tall. As for the queroensis I would guess it to also be a little bit younger of a plant. I don't have any of them of my own so I can't provide a very detailed routine for it's watering, but a little extra soaking (provided you allow them ample upside-down drying time) never hurt anyone! :)
 

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You've probably got some time before it becomes terribly dire! Those guys are way cool when they get tall. As for the queroensis I would guess it to also be a little bit younger of a plant. I don't have any of them of my own so I can't provide a very detailed routine for it's watering, but a little extra soaking (provided you allow them ample upside-down drying time) never hurt anyone! :)
Sounds good. It definitely looks like a hanging-type tilly. Like a larger verson of Spanish Moss. I actually like the curly look, so I hope that’s how it’s supposed to look in a healthy state:)

Thanks for the replies.
 

schmiggle

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The two mounted together are tricky just because there are quite a few that look like that with very subtle differences, But I would feel comfortable calling them T. capitata. The last and curliest of the three photos is T. queroensis and the second photo looks like a young T. juncea.
Very impressive :) tillandsia identification is hard
 
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