Brazil, Uruguay
Brazil (Rio de Janeiro),.
Uruguay
Epiphytic
Tillandsia geminiflora
var. incana
Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) geminiflora Brongniart (1834) var. incana (Wawra) Mez (1894)
- [ Etymology ] geminus + flora in Latin (twin + flower)
- [ Etymology ] incanus in Latin (covered with grayish white fur)
- Leaves are covered with trichomes and look white comparing to the dark green leaves of standard variety, T. geminiflora.
- [ Small size ] W 15 x H 20 cm
Classification
- genus Tillandsia
- subgenus Anoplophytum
- [ Synonyms ]
- Tillandsia incana Wawra (1880)
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
- Sept. 2023 It keeps growing.
- Sept. 2022 It keeps growing.
- Cultivation condition up to this point
- Partial sun, Long soaking,
- Shelving, Full air conditioning
- Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
- July 2021 Roots began to grow.
- Nov. 2020 A root began to grow.
- Cultivation condition up to this point
- Partial shade, Long soaking,
- Shelving, Summer air conditioning
- Apr. 2020 Leaves around the growing tip were damaged probably by too much watering.
- June 2018 Roots began to grow.
- Cultivation condition up to this point
- Partial shade, Long soaking,
- Shelving, No air conditioning
- Apr. 2018 It keeps growing.
- Oct. 2017 Good condition.