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Tillandsia arequitae

Cerro de Arequita, Minas, Lavalleja, Uruguay

200 - 1,900 m elevation

Epiphytic, Saxicolous

Tillandsia arequitae

Tillandsia (Aerobia) arequitae (André) André ex Mez (1896)

  • [ Etymology ] Cerro de Arequita (Mount Arequita) in Uruguay
  • The flower is very large and fragrant.
  • [ Width ] 7 cm
  • [ Length ] 10 cm
  • [ Petal ] White
  • [ Bract ] Green
  • [ Flower ] April - May
  • [ Flower ] for 7 days

Classification

  • [ Synonyms ]
  • Tillandsia xiphioides Ker Gawler (1816) var. arequitae André (1892)

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

  • May 2023 Roots began to grow.
  • Mar 2023 An offset began to grow from the middle of the stem but it died soon.
  • Mar 2022 A thick root began to grow.
  • Jul 2019 Roots began to grow.
  • Jan 2019 Good condition.

1st Plant

  • May 2007 Roots began to grow.
  • Oct 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
  • Sep 2006 Tips of leaves are white.
  • Sep 2006 The original foliage was removed as it died out.
  • Dec 2005 The original foliage is dying, and offsets began to grow from bases of all leaves.
  • Aug 2005 The tips of all leaves of the original foliage turned brown.
  • Jul 2005 Roots began to grow, and the third offset appeared.
  • Feb 2005 The offsets have 4 leaves.
  • Aug 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
  • Jul 2004 2 offsets began to grow.
  • Jun 2004 Seed pods are growing.
  • May 2004 It bloomed.
  • Jan 2004 An inflorescence began to grow.
  • Oct 2003 The number of leaves are increasing, although the bottom leaves are occasionally die out.
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