Milargres - Marcionilio Souza, Jequié, Bahia, Brazil
400 - 1,000 m elevation
Saxicolous on steep edges of granite inselbergs
Tillandsia jequiensis
Tillandsia (Phytarrhiza) jequiensis L. Hromradnik and H. Hromradnik (2020)
- [ Etymology ] Jequié in Brazil, a natural habitat of this species + ensis in Latin (originating in)
- A long stem plant having yellowish green leaves.
- [ Width ] 3 cm
- [ Height ] 50 cm
Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Subgenus ] Phytarrhiza
- [ Species ] jequiensis
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
- Oct. 2024 It keeps growing.
- Mar. 2021 Good condition.