Laguna de Brealito, Seclantás, Salta, Argentina
2,350 m elevation
Epiphytic
Tillandsia brealitoensis
Tillandsia (Diaphoranthema) brealitoensis L. Hromadnik (1984)
- [ Etymology ] Laguna de Brealito in Argentina, a natural habitat of this species + ensis in Latin (collected from)
- The plant is similar to Tillandsia aizoides. Tillandsia brealitoensis is larger and its flower is purple.
- [ Small size ] W 10 x L 30 mm
- [ Petal ] Violet
- [ Plant ]
Classification
- genus Tillandsia
- subgenus Diaphoranthema
- rectangula group
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.
- Sept. 2021 Good condition.