Teotitlán, Tehuacán, Puebla, Mexico
1,200 - 1,700 m elevation
Epiphytic mainly on cacti and family Liliaceae such as Beaucarnea gracilis
Tillandsia califani
Tillandsia califani Rauh
- [ Etymology ] Dr. Luigi Califano, a botanist in Napoli
- It produces long sword-like inflorescence during the flowering period.
- [ Medium size ] W 300 x H 300 mm
- [ Plant ]
Classification
- genus Tillandsia
- [ Synonyms ]
- Tillandsia califanii (mis-spelling, invalid)
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 shade, Long soaking,
- Shelving, No air conditioning
- July 2007 It died.
- Dec. 2006 The growing point of the foliage turned brown and is dying.
- Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
- Jan. 2005 The center of the foliage turned red.
- Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
- Aug. 2004 Roots began to grow, and leaves grow very well.