Rio Bermejo in Sierra de Santa Cruz, Samaipata - Angostura, Santa Cruz, Bolivia
500 - 1,500 m elevation
Saxicolous on vertical cliffs
Tillandsia bermejoensis
Blue flower
Detail unknown
- [ Etymology ] Bermejo river in Bolivia, a natural habitat of this species + ensis in Latin (originating in)
- White flower plant.
- This plant is dealt as Tillandsia bermejoensis but it is larger. The flower is blue and the shape of the flower spike is differenct.
- [ Width ] 25 - 26 cm
- [ Height ] 14 cm, Flowering 18 cm
- [ Petal ] Pale purple C20 M40 Y0 K0
- [ Bract ] Red C5 M80 Y40 K0
- [ Leaf ] Grayish green C30 M20 Y50 K30
Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Species ] bermejoensis Blue flower
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
- Nov 2025 It flowered.
- Oct 2025 An inflorescence began to grow.
- Jan 2025 A root began to grow.
- May 2023 Roots began to grow.
- Jan 2022 A few roots began to grow.
- Up to this point
- Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
- Nov 2021 It keeps growing.
- Jul 2021 A root began to grow.
- Up to this point
- Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Summer AC
- Apr 2020 It keeps growing.
- Apr 2019 Good condition.