Fortín de Las Flores, Veracruz, Mexico
Tillandsia alvareziae
Tillandsia (Tillandsia) 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 ] Tillandsia
- [ 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
- May 2025 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.