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.
Classification
- genus Tillandsia
- subgenus Anoplophytum
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, Full air conditioning
- July 2023 It keeps growing.
- Oct. 2022 Good condition.