Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina
southeastern Ecuador, Peru,
Bolivia (Potosí, Cochabamba, La Paz),
northern - central Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay,
Argentina (from Salta, Jujuy to Córdoba, Mendoza, Buenos Aires, San Luis)
350 - 3,600 m elevation
Saxicolous, Epiphytic
Tillandsia capillaris
'Rose flower'
Tillandsia (Diaphoranthema) capillaris Ruiz and Pavon (1802)
- [ Etymology ] capillaris in Latin (like hair)
- Pink flower type.
- [ Width ] 10 mm
- [ Height ] 10 mm
- [ Petal ] Pink
Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Subgenus ] Diaphoranthema
- [ Group ] capillaris
- [ Species ] capillaris
- [ Cultivar ] Rose 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 shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Summer AC
- Oct. 2020 It died immediately after purchase.