Salta near Jujuy, Argentina

Tillandsia x dorotheae

Tillandsia (Aerobia) dorotheae Rauh (1987)

[ Natural hybrid ]: T. albertiana x T. argentina
[ Etymology ] Dorothea Muir, who collected the first specimen of this species

It resembles T. albertiana and blooms frequently.

[ Width ] 3 cm
[ Height ] 4 cm

[ Petal ] Deep red
[ Bract ] Green

[ Flower ] May
[ Flower ] for 28 days, every 1 - 3 years

1st Plant 2003 - 2008

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Aerobia
[ Species ] x dorotheae

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 shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
May 2008 2 offsets began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
Mar 2008 It flowered.
Feb 2008 An inflorescence began to grow from another foliage.
Jan 2008 2 offsets began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.

Aug 2007 It flowered.
Jul 2007 An inflorescence began to grow.

Dec 2006 Another root began to grow.
Oct 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
May 2006 4 roots began to grow.

Oct 2005 Many offsets began to grow.

Aug 2004 The temperature rises above 30 degree C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 degree C.
Jul 2004 Offsets began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
May 2004 It flowered.

Dec 2003 Good condition.