Pedra da Gávia, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Saxicolous
Tillandsia araujei
var. minima
Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) araujei Mez (1894) var. minima E. Pereira and I. A. Penna (1980)
- [ Etymology ] Arauá river, Brazil, a natural habitat
- [ Etymology ] minimus in Latin (minimum in size)
- A small size variety. Frequent watering is needed.
- [ Small size ] W 20 x L 50 mm
- [ Petal ] White
Classification
- genus Tillandsia
- subgenus Anoplophytum
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, Soaking and misting,
- Shelving, Full air conditioning
- May 2023 It keeps growing.
- Cultivation condition up to this point
- Partial sun, Dipping,
- Shelving, Full air conditioning
- July 2022 Leaves at the bottom side of the stem began to die.
- Apr. 2022 2 roots began to grow.
- Sept. 2020 It keeps growing.
- Cultivation condition up to this point
- Partial shade, Long soaking,
- Shelving, Summer air conditioning
- Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.
- June 2019 Good condition.