El Potrerillo, Río Sauce Grande, Candelaria, Salta, Argentina
1,100 - 1,200 m elevation
Saxicolous on rocky banks of the river
Tillandsia albertiana
Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) albertiana Vervoorst (1969)
- [ Etymology ] Alberto Castellanos (1896 - 1968), an Argentine botanist
- A tiny species with beautiful red flowers which is big comparing to the size of the foliage. Propagates well.
- [ Width ] 4 cm
- [ Height ] 4 cm
- [ Petal ] Red
- [ Cultivar ]
- Caulescent form
Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Subgenus ] Anoplophytum
- [ Species ] albertiana
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, AC / Heater
- May 2025 It keeps growing.
- Up to this point
- Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
- Nov 2021 It keeps growing.
- Jul 2021 Roots began to grow.
- Up to this point
- Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Summer AC
- Apr 2020 It keeps growing.
- Oct 2018 Good condition.
1st Plant
- Cultivation condition
- Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
- Mar 2009 It is not in good condition, but still alive.
- Oct 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
- Aug 2004 Good condition.