Chilete, Cajamarca, Peru
2,000 m elevation
Epiphytic on trees
Tillandsia chiletensis
Tillandsia (Allardtia) chiletensis Rauh (1984)
- [ Etymology ] Chilete in Peru, a natural habitat of this spcies + ensis in Latin (originating in)
- Leaves are very thick and are covered with thick silver trichomes
- It looks like Tillandsia lorentziana but its floral bracts are green and white flowers are larger.
- [ Small size ] W 30 x H 50 mm
- [ Petal ] White
- [ Bract ] Green
Classification
- genus Tillandsia
- subgenus Allardtia
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
- Feb. 2023 Roots began to grow.
- Aug. 2022 It keeps growing.
- Cultivation condition up to this point
- Partial sun, Long soaking,
- Shelving, Full air conditioning
- Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
- May 2021 A root began to grow.
- Sept. 2020 It keeps growing.
- Cultivation condition up to this point
- Partial shade, Long soaking,
- Shelving, Summer air conditioning
- Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.
- June 2019 A root began to grow.
- May 2019 Good condition.