Caçapava, Rio Grande do Sul, southern Brazil
Saxicolous on sandstone rock walls
Tillandsia bella
Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) bella T. Strehl (2000)
- [ Etymology ] bellus in Latin (beautiful)
- It resembles Tillandsia aeranthos but leaves are lighter yellowish green and more succulent. Floral bracts are covered with trichomes and have a frosted appearance.
- [ Width ] 5 cm
- [ Height ] 6 cm
Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Subgenus ] Anoplophytum
- [ Species ] bella
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
- Jun. 2024 It keeps growing.
- Up to this point
- Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
- Nov. 2021 The base of leaves were damaged by keeping wet too long.
- Jul. 2021 Roots began to grow.
- Jan. 2021 Good condition.