Cerro de Escazú, San José, Costa Rica
2,500 m elevation
Tillandsia abdita
Tillandsia (Tillandsia) abdita L. B. Smith (1961)
- [ Accepted name ] Tillandsia brachycaulos Schlechtendal (1845)
- [ Etymology ] abdita in Latin (hidden, concealed, secret)
- Tillandsia abdita was re-defined as a synonym of Tillandsia brachycaulos.
- Tillandsia abdita was defined by trichomes on the surface of floral bracts. Trichomes are not on the surface of floral bracts of Tillandsia brachycaulos and Tillandsia velutina.
- [ Size ] W 150 cm x H 70 mm
- [ Petal ] Violet
- [ Flower ] June - July
- [ Flower ] for a month
Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Subgenus ] Tillandsia
- [ Species ] abdita
Cultivation
Informations summarized here are based on our experiences, and TrekGEO does not guarantee the results by cultivating in the same or similar conditions described here. Even a species of Tillandsia differs substantially between individuals, and is very sensitive in changes of environments. Applicatons of any idea inspired by this site should be at your own risks.
2nd Plant
- Cultivation condition
- Partial sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
- Apr. 2024 It keeps growing.
- Jun. 2023 Roots began to grow.
- Up to this point
- Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
- Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
- Up to this point
- Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Summer AC
- Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.
- Up to this point
- Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
- Apr. 2018 It keeps growing.
- Jul. 2017 Roots are growing.
1st Plant
- Cultivation condition
- Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
- Apr. 2007 The original foliage began to die.
- Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
- Apr. 2006 An offset began to grow.
- Oct. 2005 Leaves turned green again.
- Aug. 2005 The growing point turned ruby red.
- Jan. 2005 Leaves slightly turned red.
- Nov. 2004 Leaves are growing very well.
- Sep. 2004 Perfect condition.
- Aug. 2004 The original foliage died leaving two offsets. The temperature rises above 30 degree C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 degree C.
- Jun. 2003 It flowered.
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