Rio Bermejo in Sierra de Santa Cruz, Samaipata - Angostura, Santa Cruz, Bolivia
500 - 1,500 m elevation
Saxicolous on vertical cliffs
Tillandsia bermejoensis
Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) bermejoensis H. Hromadnik ex Rauh (1979)
- [ Etymology ] Bermejo river in Bolivia, a natural habitat of this species + ensis in Latin (originating in)
- White flower plant.
- The larger plants with blue flowers are dealt as Tillandsia bermejoensis.
- [ Width ] 15 cm
- [ Height ] 7 cm
- [ Petal ] White
Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Subgenus ] Anoplophytum
- [ Species ] bermejoensis
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 (Small form)
- Cultivation condition
- Partial sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
- Jul. 2024 Roots began to grow.
- May 2023 A root began to grow.
- Aug. 2021 Good condition.
1st Plant (Large form)
- Cultivation condition
- Partial sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
- 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.