
Quebrada Colorada, Cafayate, Salta, Argentina
1,700 m elevation
Saxicolous on steep rocks
Tillandsia colorata
Tillandsia (Aerobia) colorata L. Hromadnik (2009)
- [ Etymology ] Quebrada Colorada in Argentina, a natural habitat of this species
- A long stem species with light green leaves.
- [ Width ] 3 cm
- [ Length ] 10 cm
Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Subgenus ] Aerobia
- [ Species ] colorata
- [ Form ]
- flavescens (Leaves are yellowish green)
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, Soaking & misting, Shelving, AC / Heater
- Jun 2025 It keeps growing.
- Jul 2023 A root began to grow.
- Up to this point
- Partial sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
- Apr 2023 Leaves are damaged by sunburn.
- Oct 2022 A root began to grow.
- Mar 2022 2 offset began to grow at the middle of the stem.
- Up to this point
- Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
- Nov 2021 It keeps growing.
- Aug 2020 Roots began to grow.
- Apr 2020 Good condition.