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Tillandsia comarapaensis

Comarapa, Caballero, Santa Cruz, Bolivia

1,700 - 1,850 m elevation

Epiphytic

Tillandsia comarapaensis

Tillandsia (Aerobia) comarapaensis H. Luther (1984)

  • [ Etymology ] Comarapa in Bolivia, a natural habitat of this species + ensis in Latin (originating in)
  • The flowering process is very slow, and the flowering period was very long up to 8 months.
  • The plant resembles Tillandsia didisticha but the flower is violet. The rosette tends to recurve back side.
  • [ Width ] 20 cm
  • [ Height ] 15 cm
  • [ Flower ] October - July
  • [ Flower ] for 8 months

Classification

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.

2nd Plant

  • Oct 2024 It flowered.
  • Aug 2024 An inflorescence began to grow.
  • Oct 2023 A root began to grow.
  • Jul 2023 The original foliage was removed as it died.
  • Aug 2022 A root began to grow.
  • Dec 2018 Good condition.

1st Plant

  • Oct 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
  • Aug 2006 The original foliage died and removed.
  • Sep 2005 The offset has grown to have 4 leaves.
  • Jul 2005 An offset began to grow at the base of the foliage.
  • Jul 2005 Finished flowering.
  • Feb 2005 The 10th flower is blooming.
  • Jan 2005 The 7th flower is blooming.
  • Dec 2004 The 4th flower is blooming.
  • Nov 2004 It began to flower.
  • Oct 2004 The inflorescence turned reddish.
  • Sep 2004 An inflorescence began to grow.
  • Aug 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
  • Jun 2004 It has grown to the same size as the foliage flowered last time.
  • May 2004 A root began to grow up to 1 cm long.
  • Mar 2003 An offset in good condition.
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