Distributed in Ecuator and Peru(Tumbes, Cajamarca, Amazonas, La Libertad, Ancash, Lima) at altitudes from 500 to 2,850 m.
Saxicolous and epiphytic.
Tillandsia divaricata
Tillandsia (Allardtia) latifolia Meyen (1834) var. divaricata (Bentham) Mez (1896)
- [ Etymology ] divaricatus in Latin (spread out)
- [ Classification ] genus Tillandsia
- [ Synonyms ]
- Achupalla (Local name)
- Tillandsia gayi Baker (1889)
- Tillandsia kunthiana Gaudichaud-Beaupré (1842) var. divaricata (Bentham) L. B. Smith (1960)
- Tillandsia (Allardtia) latifolia Meyen (1834) var. divaricata (Bentham) Mez (1896)
- Tillandsia minor Mez and Sodiro (1904)
Photographs
- [ Cultivation data ]
- [ Green foliages ]
Features
- [ Blooming ] ?
- [ Flower ] ?
- [ Fregrance ] ?
- [ Blooming size ] 15 - 20 cm (W) x 50 - 100 cm (H)
- The foliage has long stems.
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.
Low watering frequency cultivation
Managed to keep the foliage but the growing points are damaged cultivating in bad ventilation circumstance. The leaves at the bottom of the foliage die one by one, and the size of the entire foliage does not change. It seems more frequent watering is necessary.
Cultivation Log
- Oct. 2005 The growing point turned brown and died.
- Apr. 2005 Growing in the good condition.
- Sept. 2004 The growing point turned brown and died.
- Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.