Endemically distributed in Ecuador at altitudes from 2,200 to 2,400 m.
Tillandsia umbellata
Tillandsia (Phytarrhiza) umbellata André (1886)
- Flowering: ?
- Plant width: 4 - 5 cm
- Plant height: 15 - 20 cm
- Etymology: umbellatus in Latin (umbel-form flower)
- Classification: genus Tillandsia - subgenus Phytarrhiza
Photographs
- [ Cultivation data ]
- [ Green foliages ]
Features
- Proper cultivation conditions are being investigated.
Cultivaton tips
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.
Low watering frequency cultivation
It could be cultivated only for 2 years.
Cultivation Log
- Sep 2005 It died.
- Dec 2004 It began to grow to some extent.
- Aug 2004 40 days on which the temperature rises above 30 °C, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
- Oct 2003 The growing point died.
- Sep 2003 The base of the foliage was bulged.