Quebrada Colorada, Cafayate, Salta, Argentina
1,700 m elevation
Saxicolous on steep rocks
Tillandsia colorata
Tillandsia colorata L. Hromadnik (2009)
- [ Etymology ] Quebrada Colorada in Argentina, a natural habitat of this species
- A long stem species with light green leaves.
Classification
- genus Tillandsia
- [ Form ]
- forma 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 and misting,
- Shelving, Full air conditioning
- July 2023 A root began to grow.
- Cultivation condition up to this point
- Partial sun, Dipping,
- Shelving, Full air conditioning
- 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.
- Cultivation condition up to this point
- Partial sun, Long soaking,
- Shelving, Full air conditioning
- Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
- Aug. 2020 Roots began to grow.
- Apr. 2020 Good condition.