Fortín de Las Flores, Veracruz, Mexico
Tillandsia alvareziae
Tillandsia (Allardtia) alvareziae Rauh (1986)
- [ Etymology ] Senora Álvarez, who collected the first specimen of this species.
- Glass-like smalll species with beautiful lime green leaves.
- [ Width ] 5 mm
- [ Length ] 10 cm
- [ Petal ] White
Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Subgenus ] Allardtia
- [ Species ] alvareziae
- [ Synonym ]
- Tillandsia alvarezii Rauh (1986)
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 shade, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
- Apr. 2024 It keeps growing.
- Jun. 2023 A root began to grow.
- Nov. 2022 A root began to grow.
- Up to this point
- Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
- Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
- Jun. 2021 A root began to grow.
- Feb. 2021 Good condition.
1st Plant
- Cultivation condition
- Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
- Sep. 2004 It died.
- Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 degree C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 degree C.
- Jun. 2004 It seems the original foliage is dying.
- Apr. 2004 4 offsets began to grow at the base of the foliage.
- Dec. 2003 Leaves grown from the bulbous base are thin and long, and it looks like glasses.