Distributed in Pedra Rica Hill, Grão Mogol, Minas Gerais, Brazil at an altitude of 1,000 m.
Saxicolous on granitic rocks.
Tillandsia graomogolensis
Tillandsia graomogolensis Silveira (1931)
- [ Etymology ] Grão mogol in Brazil, a natural habitat + ensis in Latin (collected from)
- [ Classification ] genus Tillandsia
- [ Synonyms ]
- Tillandsia grao-mogolensis
- Tillandsia kurt-horstii Rauh (1987)
- Tillandsia kurthorstii
Photographs
- [ Cultivation data ]
- [ Green foliages ]
Features
- [ Blooming ] ?
- [ Flower ] ?
- [ Fregrance ] ?
- [ Blooming size ] 5 - 15 cm (W) x 5 - 10 cm (H)
- Sturdy species. Relatively high degree of drought, high/low-temperature tolerance.
Cultivaton tips
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.
Low watering frequency cultivation
Grows well.
Cultivation Log
- 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.