Mexico
Chiapas, Mexico
1,500 - 2,400 m elevation
Epiphytic
Tillandsia carlsoniae
Tillandsia carlsoniae L. B. Smith (1959)
- [ Etymology ] Margery Claire Carlson (1892 - 1985), a botanist, who collected the first specimen of this species
- It was difficult to keep cultivating.
- [ Width ] 7 cm
- [ Height ] 10 cm
Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Species ] carlsoniae
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, Indoors
- Oct. 2005 It died.
- Oct. 2005 Leaves at the base of the foliage are falling off when they are soaked into water.
- Jan. 2005 The growing point is standing up.