
Argentina, Paraguay
Argentina (Salta, Tucumán, Formosa),
Paraguay (Chaco)
300 - 400 m elevation
Epiphytic
Tillandsia diaguitensis
Tillandsia (Aerobia) diaguitensis A. Castellanos (1929)
- [ 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, Stem 0.8 cm
- [ Length ] 40 cm
- [ Petal ] White C0 M0 Y0 K0
- [ Bract (Tip) ] Yellow C0 M0 Y40 K0
- [ Bract (Base) ] Yellowish green C40 M20 Y40 K0
- [ Flower ] December
- [ Flower ] for 12 days
- [ Cultivar ]
- Small form
- Large form => Tillandsia mereliana
Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Subgenus ] Aerobia
- [ Species ] diaguitensis
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 sun, Dipping and misting, Shelving, AC / Heater
- Mar 2025 2 offsets began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
- Dec 2024 It flowered.
- Sep 2024 An inflorescence began to grow.