Lemeltonia scaligera

Lemeltonia scaligera (Mez and Sudiro, 1905) Barfuss and W. Till (2016)

[ Etymology ] scalae + gera in Latin (ladder + have)

[ Width ] 5 cm
[ Height ] 15 cm

[ Plant ]

Classification

[ Genus ] Lemeltonia
[ Species ] scaligera

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia (Phytarrhiza) scaligera Mez and Sodiro (1905)

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 shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Aug. 2005 It turned brown and died.

Sep. 2004 It was damaged by scale insects.
Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.