Domingos Martins, Espírito Santo, Brazil
Epiphytic
Tillandsia eltoniana
Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) eltoniana E. Pereira (1985)
- [ Etymology ] Elton M. Leme?
- Rigid leaf rosette produces a pendulous red inflorescence.
- [ Width ] 30 cm
- [ Height ] 10 cm
- [ Petal ] White
- [ Bract ] Red
- [ Flower ] May
- [ Flower ] for 15 days
Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Subgenus ] Anoplophytum
- [ Species ] eltoniana
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, Shelving, AC / Heater
- Jul 2025 It keeps growing.
- Jul 2022 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the folaige.
- May 2022 It flowered.
- Apr 2022 An inflorescence began to grow.