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Tillandsia chapeuensis var. turriformis

Morro do Chapéu, Bahia, Brazil

900 m elevation

Terrestrial on flat rocks

Tillandsia chapeuensis

var. turriformis

Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) chapeuensis Rauh (1986) var. turriformis Ehlers (2012)

  • [ Etymology ] Morro do Chapéu in Brazil, a natural habitat of this species + ensis in Latin (live in)
  • [ Etymology ] turriyus + formis in Latin (tower-like + shape of)
  • Long stem with recurved leaves. It looks like a white tower.
  • [ Width ] 16 cm, Stem 2.5 cm
  • [ Height ] 14 cm, Flowering 24 cm
  • [ Flower ] April - May

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.

1st Plant

  • Cultivation condition
  • Partial sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
  • Jul 2025 An offset began to grow from the base of the inflorescence.
  • Apr 2025 It flowered.
  • Feb 2025 An inflorescence began to grow.
  • Sep 2022 Good condition.
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