Pedra Rica Hill, Grão Mogol, Minas Gerais, Brazil
1,000 m elevation
Saxicolous on granitic rocks
Tillandsia graomogolensis
Tillandsia (Phytarrhiza) graomogolensis Silveira (1931)
- [ Etymology ] Grão mogol in Brazil, a natural habitat + ensis in Latin (originating in)
- Leaves are covered with long trichomes.
- [ Width ] 5 cm
- [ Height ] 5 cm
Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Subgenus ] Phytarrhiza
- [ Species ] graomogolensis
- [ Synonyms ]
- Tillandsia grao-mogolensis
- Tillandsia kurt-horstii Rauh (1987)
- Tillandsia kurthorstii
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, Careful dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
- Jul. 2024 Roots began to grow.
- May 2023 Roots began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.
- Jul. 2022 Roots began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.
- Aug. 2021 Good condition.
1st Plant
- Cultivation condition
- Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
- Dec. 2006 It keeps growing.
- Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
- Oct. 2005 It keeps growing.
- Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
- Jan. 2004 Roots began to grow.