Distributed in north of Morro do Coco, Campos dos Goytacazes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Saxicolous.
Tillandsia cocoensis
"Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) cocoensis", not published
- [ Etymology ] Morro do Coco in Brazil, a natural habitat of this species + ensis in Latin (originating in)
- [ Classification ] genus Tillandsia - subgenus Anoplophytum
Photographs
- [ Cultivation data ]
- [ Flowers ]
- [ Inflorescences ]
- [ Blooming foliages ]
- [ Green foliages ]
- [ Pups ]
Features
- [ Blooming ] September - October, for 2 weeks
- [ Flower ] White
- [ Fregrance ] None
- [ Blooming size ] 3 - 7 cm (W) x 7 - 15 cm (H)
- Sturdy species. Relatively high degree of drought, high/low-temperature tolerance.
- Similar species to Tillandsia tenuifolia.
Cultivaton tips
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.
Very high watering frequency cultivation
Grows well.
Cultivation Log
- Sept. 2020 It keeps growing.
- July 2019 1 - 2 offsets began to grow at the bottom of each foliage.
- Oct. 2018 1 - 2 offsets began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.
- Feb. 2018 The 2nd offset began to grow at the side of the first offset.
- Nov. 2017 An offset began to grow at the base of each inflorescence.
- Oct. 2017 It bloomed.