valley of Rio Marañón, Balsas, Chachapoyas, Amazonas, Peru
1,200 - 1,700 m elevation
Epiphytic on Bombax ruizii
Tillandsia aurea
var. minor
Tillandsia (Phytarrhiza) aurea Mez (1906) var. minor H. Hromadnik and Rauh (1985)
- [ Etymology ] aureus in Latin (Gold colored)
- [ Etymology ] minor in Latin (smaller)
- A small species having smaller flowers than the standard variety. The base of the rosette is not so bulbous as the standard variety, and shows tall shape.
- [ Width ] 2 cm
- [ Height ] 3 cm
Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Subgenus ] Phytarrhiza
- [ Species ] aurea
- [ Variety ] minor
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
- Partial sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
- May 2024 It keeps growing.
- Jun. 2023 A root began to grow.
- Jun. 2022 A dispatched offset.