Distributed in Ecuatdor, Colombia and Venezuela at altitudes from 500 to 3,200 m.

Terrestrial, Lithophytic, Epiphytic.

Tillandsia incarnata

Tillandsia (Allardtia) incarnata Kunth (1816)

[ Etymology ] Inca, ancient culture of central America
[ Classification ] genus Tillandsia - subgenus Allardtia
[ Variety ]
Tillandisa incarnata var. margaritacea (Pearly white flowers)
[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia brevifolia Baker (1887)
Tillandsia striata Willdenow ex Schultes f. (1830)

Photographs

[ Cultivation data ]
[ Green foliages ]
[ Pups ]

Features

[ Blooming ] ?
[ Flower ] Rose red
[ Fregrance ] ?
[ Blooming size ] 3 - 5 cm (W) x 5 - 10 cm (H)

Cultivaton tips

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.

Very high watering frequency cultivation

Grows well.

Cultivation Log

Apr. 2021 An offset began to grow at the middle of the foliage.

Aug. 2020 It keeps growing.

Jan. 2019 Good condition.