Río Pilaya, Méndez, Tarija, Bolivia
1,800 - 2,200 m elevation
Epiphytic
Tillandsia erici
Tillandsia (Aerobia) erici Ehlers (1998)
- [ Etymology ] Eric Haugg, who collected the first specimen of this species
- Produces large orange flowers which resemble Tillandsia xiphioides.
- [ Width ] 3 cm
- [ Height ] 5 cm
- [ Petal ] Orange
Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Subgenus ] Aerobia
- [ Species ] erici
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.
2nd Plant
- Cultivation condition
- Partial shade, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
- Jul 2025 It keeps growing.
- Aug 2024 Good condition.
1st Plant
- Cultivation condition
- Partial sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
- Jul 2024 The bottom of the plant was rotten, and it died.
- Aug 2022 A dispatched offset.