Brazil
Morro do Pai Inacio, Chapada da Diamantina, Bahia, Brazil
Santa Maria Madalena, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
1,000 m elevation
Saxicolous
Tillandsia heubergeri
Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) heubergeri Ehlers (1996)
- [ Etymology ] Heuberger, who collected the first specimen of this species.
- 2 slightly different forms were reported: A open rosette form having wider leaves, and a closed rosette form which is larger in size.
Classification
- genus Tillandsia
- subgenus Anoplophytum
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
- Jan. 2024 2 more offsets began to grow at the bottom of the inflorescence.
- June 2023 A root began to grow.
- May 2022 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the inflorescence.
- Dec. 2021 An inflorescence began to grow but it was not flowered.