Guaiba river, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Epiphytic on branches of low trees
Tillandsia aeranthos
var. alba
Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) aeranthos (Loiseleur) L. B. Smith (1943) var. alba T. Strehl and G. Rohde (1999)
- [ Etymology ] aerius + antho in Latin (air, aloft + flower)
- [ Etymology ] albus in Latin (white)
- Petals and floral bracts are white.
- [ Petal ] White
- [ Bract ] White
- [ Plant ]
Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Subgenus ] Anoplophytum
- [ Species ] aeranthos
- [ Variety ] alba
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
- Dappled shade, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
- Apr. 2024 It keeps growing.
- Jul. 2023 Good condition.