Pedra da Gávia, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Saxicolous
Tillandsia araujei
var. minima
Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) araujei Mez (1894) var. minima E. Pereira and I. A. Penna (1980)
- [ Etymology ] Arauá river, Brazil, a natural habitat
- [ Etymology ] minimus in Latin (minimum in size)
- A small size variety. Frequent watering is needed.
- [ Width ] 2 cm
- [ Length ] 5 cm
- [ Petal ] White
Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Subgenus ] Anoplophytum
- [ Species ] araujei
- [ Variety ] minima
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.
1st Plant
- Cultivation condition
- Dappled shade, Soaking & misting, Shelving, AC / Heater
- May 2025 It keeps growing.
- Up to this point
- Partial sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
- Jul 2022 Leaves at the bottom side of the stem began to die.
- Apr 2022 2 roots began to grow.
- Up to this point
- Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Summer AC
- Apr 2020 It keeps growing.
- Jun 2019 Good condition.