Distributed in Argentina (Salta, Tucuman, Formosa) and Paraguay at altitudes from 300 to 400 m.
Epiphytic.
Tillandsia diaguitensis
Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) diaguitensis A. Castellanos (1929)
- [ Etymology ] Diaguitas of Argentina, a natural habitat, + ensis in Latin (collected from)
- [ Classification ] genus Tillandsia - subgenus Anoplophytum
Photographs
- [ Cultivation data ]
- [ Green foliages ]
- [ Pups ]
Features
- [ Blooming ] ?
- [ Flower ] White
- [ Fregrance ] ?
- [ Blooming size ] 3 - 5 cm (W) x 7 - 30 cm (L)
- Sturdy species. Relatively high degree of drought, high/low-temperature tolerance.
Cultivaton tips
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.
Very high watering frequency cultivation
Grows well.
Low watering frequency cultivation
Grows well.
Cultivation Log (2nd foliage)
- June 2020 An offset began to grow at the upper part of the stem. It became a 3-foliage clump.
- Apr. 2019 It keeps growing.
- May 2017 Good condition. An offset is growing at the middle of the stem.
Cultivation Log (1st foliage)
- 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.
- July 2005 It has grown to longer than 1.0 meter.
- Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
- Mar. 2003 Good condition.