Argentina, Paraguay
Argentina (Salta, Tucumán, Formosa),
Paraguay (Chaco)
300 - 400 m elevation
Epiphytic
Tillandsia diaguitensis
Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) diaguitensis A. Castellanos (1929)
- [ Etymology ] Diaguitas of Argentina, a natural habitat, + ensis in Latin (originating in)
- A very long stem species with small and stiff leaves. Reluctant to flower.
- [ Small size ] W 30 mm x L 40 cm
- [ Petal ] White
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.
2nd Plant
- Cultivation condition
- Partial sun, Dipping,
- Shelving, Full air conditioning
- July 2023 It keeps growing.
- Cultivation condition up to this point
- Partial sun, Long soaking,
- Shelving, Full air conditioning
- Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
- June 2020 An offset began to grow at the upper part of the stem. It became a 3-foliage clump.
- Cultivation condition up to this point
- Partial shade, Long soaking,
- Shelving, Summer air conditioning
- Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.
- Apr. 2019 It keeps growing.
- Cultivation condition up to this point
- Partial shade, Long soaking,
- Shelving, No air conditioning
- Apr. 2018 It keeps growing.
- May 2017 Good condition. An offset is growing at the middle of the stem.
1st Plant
- Cultivation condition
- Partial shade, Long soaking,
- Shelving, No air conditioning
- Mar. 2009 It broken in the middle of the stem.
- Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
- July 2005 It has grown to longer than 1.0 meter.
- Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
- Mar. 2003 Good condition.