Distributed in Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina (Jujuy, Salta, Catamarca, Tucumán, Santiago del Estero, Formosa, Chaco, La Rioja, San Juan, San Luis, Córdoba) at altitudes from 200 to 1,300 m.
Epiphytic.
Tillandsia duratii
Tillandsia (Phytarrhiza) duratii Visiani (1841)
- [ Etymology ] Mr. Durat, a cultivator in Italy
- [ Classification ] genus Tillandsia - subgenus Phytarrhiza
- [ Variety ]
- Tillandsia duratii var. confusa => Tillandsia duratii var. saxatilis
- Tillandsia duratii var. duratii
- Tillandsia duratii var. saxatilis (Side spikes are curved outside)
- [ Subspecies ]
- Tillandsia duratii subsp. reichenbachii => Tillandsia reichenbachii
- Tillandsia duratii subsp. streptocarpa => Tillandsia streptocarpa
- [ Synonyms ]
- Tillandsia circinalis Grisebach (1874)
- Tillandsia floribunda Durat ex Visiani (1841)
- Tillandsia gigantea Ruchinger (1876)
- Tillandsia revoluta Burbidge ex Baker
Photographs
- [ Cultivation data ]
- [ Flowers ]
- [ Inflorescences ]
- [ Blooming foliages ]
- [ Green foliages ]
- [ Pups ]
Features
- [ Blooming ] May - June, for a month
- [ Flower ] Purple
- [ Fregrance ] Give off all days
- [ Blooming size ] 10 - 30 cm (W) x 20 - 50 cm (H)
- Side spikes is parallel to the main spike of the inflorescence.
- 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)
- July 2020 An offset began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
- May 2019 It bloomed.
- Sept. 2018 An inflorescence began to grow.
- Jan. 2017 Good condition.
Cultivation Log (2nd)
- Mar. 2009 Good condition.
- Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
- Oct. 2005 Good condition.
- Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
- Aug. 2003 Growing steadily.