Tillandsia diaguitensis

Small form

Tillandsia (Aerobia) diaguitensis A. Castellanos (1929) Small form

[ Etymology ] Diaguitas of Argentina, a natural habitat, + ensis in Latin (originating in)

A very long stem species with small and stiff leaves. Reluctant to flower.

[ Width ] 3 cm
[ Length ] 40 cm

[ Petal ] White

Plant
Offset

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Aerobia
[ Species ] diaguitensis
[ Cultivar ] Small form

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

Cultivation condition
Partial sun, Dipping and misting, Shelving, AC / Heater
Jun 2025 It keeps growing.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
Sep 2024 It keeps growing.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov 2021 It keeps growing.

Jun 2020 An offset began to grow at the upper part of the stem. It became a 3-foliage clump.
Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Summer AC
Apr 2020 It keeps growing.

Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Apr 2018 It keeps growing.

May 2017 Good condition. An offset is growing at the middle of the stem.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Mar 2009 It broken in the middle of the stem.

Oct 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.

Jul 2005 It has grown to longer than 1.0 meter.

Aug 2004 The temperature rises above 30 degree C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 degree C.

Mar 2003 Good condition.