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Tillandsia cacticola

Peru


325 - 2,300 m elevation


Epiphytic on shrubs and cacti

Tillandsia cacticola

Tillandsia (Phytarrhiza) cacticola L. B. Smith (1954)


Classification

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

1st Plant

  • Cultivation condition
  • Partial shade, Long soaking,
  • Shelving, No air conditioning

  • Apr. 2009 Two roots grew up to 50 mm long.

  • Mar. 2007 The foliage keeps growing.

  • Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.

  • Sept. 2005 Leaves were damaged and turned brown.
  • June 2005 The foliage began to grow upward.

  • Dec. 2004 A root began to grow.
  • Sept. 2004 The center of the foliage turned brown and is dying.
  • Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
  • Apr. 2004 Roots began to grow, and the foliage began to grow upward.
  • Mar. 2004 The growing point has died because of the scale insects (Coccidea), and recovered.

  • Nov. 2003 It has grown to the same size as the original foliage.
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