Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina
Bolivia (La Paz, Cochabamba, Santa Cruz),
Brazil (Mato Grosso),
Paraguay,
Argentina (Formosa, Santa Fe, Corrientes)
200 - 3,000 m elevation
Epiphytic
Tillandsia duratii
var. saxatilis
Tillandsia (Phytarrhiza) duratii Visiani (1841) var. saxatilis (Hassler) L. B. Smith (1968)
- [ Etymology ] Mr. Durat, a cultivator in Italy
- [ Etymology ] saxatilis in Latin (grows on and between rocks)
- Side spikes are bent outside and perpendicular to the main spike. On the other hand, the side spikes of the standard variety are along the main spike.
- [ Medium size ] W 20 x H 80 cm
- [ Petal ] Violet
- [ Bract ] Green
- [ Plant ]
Classification
- genus Tillandsia
- subgenus Phytarrhiza
- [ Synonyms ]
- Tillandsia confusa Hassler (1919)
- Tillandsia confusa Hassler (1919) var. minor Hassler (1919)
- Tillandsia confusa Hassler (1919) var. saxatilis Hassler (1919)
- Tillandsia decomposita Baker (1889)
- Tillandsia decomposita Baker (1889) var. minor Hassler (1919)
- Tillandsia duratii Visiani (1841) var. confusa (Hassler, 1919) L. B. Smith
- Tillandsia tomentosa N. E. Brown (1894)
- Tillandsia weddellii Baker (1889)
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
- Aug. 2023 It keeps growing.
- Aug. 2022 It keeps growing.
- Cultivation condition up to this point
- Partial sun, Dipping,
- Shelving, Full air conditioning
- Mar. 2022 Leaves were damaged by sunburn.
- Cultivation condition up to this point
- Partial sun, Long soaking,
- Shelving, Full air conditioning
- Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
- July 2020 Good condition.