Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina
Bolivia (Santa Cruz, Tarija),
Paraguay (Chaco),
Argentina (Salta, Catamarca, Tucumán, Formosa)
500 - 850 m elevation
Epiphytic
Tillandsia funebris
'Brown flower'
Tillandsia (Diaphoranthema) funebris A. Castellanos (1933)
- [ Etymology ] funebris in Latin (dismal)
- The flower color of this plant is brown. Leaves are shorter and the rosette is smaller.
- It resembles Tillandsia recangula. Leaves of Tillandsia funebris is up to 50 mm long and longer than the stem. The stem branches frequently. Floral bracts are larger and are almost same size as sepals.
- [ Small size ] W 15 x H 20 mm
- [ Cultivar ]
- 'Brown flower'
- [ Plant ]
Classification
- genus Tillandsia
- subgenus Diaphoranthema
- rectangula group
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, Full air conditioning
- Nov. 2023 A root began to grow.
- Sept. 2022 It keeps growing.
- May 2021 Good condition.