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Tillandsia guatemalensis

México, Guatemala

1,100 - 2,800 m elevation

Epiphytic

Tillandsia guatemalensis

Tillandsia (Allardtia) guatemalensis L. B. Smith (1949)

  • [ Etymology ] Guatemala, the country name of a natural habitat + ensis in Latin (originating in)
  • It grows well by cultivating in a plastic pot.
  • [ Width ] 30 cm
  • [ Height ] 40 cm
  • [ Petal ] Violet
  • [ Bract ] Red
  • [ Flower ] February

Classification

  • [ Synonyms ]
  • Tillandsia columnaris É. Morren ex Baker (1889)
  • Tillandsia cyanea (A. Dietrich) É. Morren (1879)
  • Tillandsia uyucensis Gilmartin (1965)
  • Tillandsia uyucensis Gilmartin (1965) forma minor Gilmartin (1965)

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 shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
  • Aug 2004 It died.
  • Aug 2004 The temperature rises above 30 degree C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 degree C.
  • Apr 2004 2 offsets began to grow.
  • Mar 2004 The inflorescence was damaged seriously by scale insects (Coccidea) after 2 - 3 flowers had bloomed, and the inflorescence was removed.
  • Feb 2004 It flowered.
  • Sep 2003 An inflorescence began to grow.
  • Aug. 2003 Obtained as Tillandsia imperialis.
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