Teculutan river, between La Piedra de San Antonio and Piedra del Galapago, Zacapa, Guatemala

500 m elevation

Saxicolous on rocks

Tillandsia harrisii

'Small form'

Tillandsia harrisii Ehlers (1987) 'Small form'

[ Etymology ] Bill Harris (? - 1985) who collected the first specimen of this species.

Relatively small size form of Tillandsia harrisii.

[ Small size ] W 10 x L 20 cm
[ Petal ] Dark violet
[ Bract ] Red

[ Plant ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia

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

Dec. 2023 A root began to grow.

Oct. 2022 It keeps growing.

Cultivation condition up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking,
Shelving, Full air conditioning

Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
May 2021 A root began to grow.

Oct. 2020 A root began to grow.
July 2020 Good condition.