Gracias - Catamacas, Juticalpa, Honduras
ca. 1,200 m elevation
Epiphytic on trees of coffee and mahogany
Tillandsia kammii
Tillandsia kammii Rauh (1977)
- [ Etymology ] N. Kamm, collector
- It is very hard to cultivate, probably because of the very low tolerance to the winter cold or dry condition.
- [ Small size ] W 10 x H 5 cm
- [ Plant ]
Classification
- genus Tillandsia
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 up to this point
- Partial shade, Long soaking,
- Shelving, Summer air conditioning
- July 2019 It died.
- Dec. 2018 Good condition.
1st Plant
- Cultivation condition
- Partial shade, Long soaking,
- Shelving, No air conditioning
- Sept. 2006 It died.
- Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
- Mar. 2004 Leaves turn brown and die one by one.
- Mar. 2003 Good condition.