valley of Río Chusgón, Sánchez Carrión, La Libertad, Peru
2,500 m elevation
Saxicolous on vertical rocky walls
Tillandsia chusgonensis
Tillandsia (Allardtia) chusgonensis L. Hromadnik (2005)
- [ Etymology ] Río Chusgón valley in Peru, a natural habitat of this species + ensis in Latin (originating in).
- Small-size plant with thick silver trichomes. The plant produces many offsets and forms a cushion-like clump.
- [ Small size ] W 15 x H 15 mm
Classification
- genus Tillandsia
- subgenus Allardtia
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
- July 2023 It keeps growing.
- May 2022 It keeps growing.
- Cultivation condition up to this point
- Partial sun, Dipping,
- Shelving, Summer air conditioning
- Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.
- Sept. 2019 It keeps growing.
- Mar. 2019 It keeps growing.
- Cultivation condition up to this point
- Partial sun, Dipping,
- Shelving, No air conditioning
- Apr. 2018 It keeps growing.
- Mar. 2017 Root began to grow.
- Oct. 2016 Good condition.