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.

[ Width ] 10 cm
[ Height ] 20 cm
[ Petal ] Dark violet
[ Bract ] Red

Plant

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Species ] harrisii
[ Cultivar ] Small form

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, AC / Heater
Dec. 2023 A root began to grow.

Oct. 2022 It keeps growing.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
May 2021 A root began to grow.

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