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.
- [ Small size ] W 20 x H 30 mm
Classification
- genus Tillandsia
- subgenus Phytarrhiza
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.
Cultivation
- Cultivation condition
- Partial sun, Dipping,
- Shelving, Full air conditioning
- June 2023 A root began to grow.
- June 2022 A dispatched offset.