
Rio Bermejo in Sierra de Santa Cruz, Samaipata - Angostura, Santa Cruz, Bolivia
500 - 1,500 m elevation
Saxicolous on vertical cliffs
Tillandsia bermejoensis
Tillandsia (Aerobia) 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 ] Aerobia
- [ 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
- Feb 2025 Roots began to grow.
- 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
- 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.