Tillandsia argentina

Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) argentina C. H. Wright (1907)

[ Etymology ] Argentina, the country name of a natural habitat

A small species. It propagates well.

[ Small size ] W 40 x H 50 mm

[ Plant ]
[ Root ]
[ Offset ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia
subgenus Anoplophytum

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia unca sensu Baker

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, Full air conditioning

Mar. 2023 A root began to grow.

Cultivation condition up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking,
Shelving, Full air conditioning

Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
Apr. 2021 A root 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.

Apr. 2019 Roots began to grow.

Cultivation condition up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking,
Shelving, No air conditioning

June 2018 Roots are growing long.

Nov. 2017 Good condition..

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking,
Shelving, No air conditioning

Mar. 2009 They are alive but there is no outstanding changes.

Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.

Oct. 2004 Roots began to grow.
Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.

Sept. 2003 Many offsets began to grow without blooming.
Mar. 2003 The growing points of all rosettes had died turning black, and two offsets began to grow from every rosettes.