Caçapava, Rio Grande do Sul, southern Brazil
Saxicolous on sandstone rock walls
Tillandsia bella
Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) bella T. Strehl (2000)
- [ Etymology ] bellus in Latin (beautiful)
- It looks like Tillandsia aeranthos but leaves are lighter yellowish green and more succulent. Floral bracts are covered with trichomes and have a frosted appearance.
Classification
- genus Tillandsia
- subgenus Anoplophytum
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
- Partial sun, Dipping,
- Shelving, Full air conditioning
- June 2023 It keeps growing.
- July 2022 It keeps growing.
- Cultivation condition up to this point
- Partial sun, Long soaking,
- Shelving, Full air conditioning
- Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
- July 2021 Roots began to grow.
- Jan. 2021 Good condition.