Minas Gerais, Brazil
Saxicolous
Tillandsia hilaireana
Silver form
Tillandsia hilaireana Baker (1889) Silver form
- [ Etymology ] Augustin François César Prouvençal de Sanit-Hilaire (1779 - 1853), French botanist
- The rosette is larger than the standard form, and leaves are covered with thick trichomes.
- The very characteristic rosette is strongly secund in a direction.
- [ Width ] 4 cm
- [ Height ] 5 cm
Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Species ] hilaireana
- [ Cultivar ] Silver 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
- Sep. 2024 It keeps growing.
- Nov. 2022 Good condition.