Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
0 - 50 m elevation
Saxicolous on the coastal cliffs
Tillandsia gardneri
var. rupicola
Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) gardneri Lindley (1842) var. rupicola E. Pereira (1981)
- [ Etymology ] George Gardner (1812 - 1849), collector
- [ Etymology ] rupicola in Latin (growing on the cliffs)
- Leaves are more succulent and secund. A white - lilac flower variety of T. garneri.
- [ Small size ] W 20 x H 20 cm
- [ Petal ] White, Lilac
Classification
- genus Tillandsia
- subgenus Anoplophytum
- [ Synonyms ]
- Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) gardneri Lindley (1842) var. cabofrioensis W. Weber and Ehlers (1982)
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
- Mar. 2024 A root began to grow.
- Sept. 2023 A root began to grow.
- Aug. 2023 Good condition.
1st Plant
- Cultivation condition
- Partial shade, Long soaking,
- Shelving, No air conditioning
- Mar. 2008 Roots are growing.
- Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
- Oct. 2005 Leaves does not increase because the some numbers of leaves at the bottom of the foliage die as the new leaves at the growing point.
- Sept. 2004 Roots are growing.
- Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.