Cerro Guazú and Cerro Cora, Amambay, Paraguay
Saxicolous on steep rocks
Tillandsia esseriana
Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) esseriana Rauh and L. B. Smith (1970)
- [ Etymology ] Gerd Esser, who collected the first specimen of this species
- The rosette composed of very thick succulent leaves. It grows very slowly.
- [ Width ] 3 cm
- [ Height ] 4 cm
Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Subgenus ] Anoplophytum
- [ Species ] esseriana
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 sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
- Jul 2025 It keeps growing.
- Jul 2024 Roots began to grow.
- Mar 2024 Roots began to grow.
- Jul 2023 Roots began to grow.
- Apr 2022 Roots began to grow again.
- Jul 2021 Roots began to grow.
1st Plant
- Cultivation condition
- Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
- Mar 2008 A new root began to grow.
- Dec 2007 A root has grown to be 10 mm long.
- Jun. 2007 Two leaves at the base of the foliage died.
- Oct 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
- Mar 2006 A root began to grow.
- Jun 2005 The foliage is opened and the growing point turned red.
- Nov 2004 A root began to grow.
- Oct 2004 Another new leaf began to grow.
- Aug 2004 Another new leaf began to grow.
- Aug 2004 The temperature rises above 30 degree C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 degree C.
- May 2004 A new leaf began to grow.