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Tillandsia karwinskyana

México

1,200 - 2,200 m elevation

Saxicolous on boulders and cliffs associated with gypsum rich soils, rarely Epiphytic

Tillandsia karwinskyana

Tillandsia (Tillandsia) karwinskyana Schultes f. (1830)

  • [ Etymology ] Wilhelm Friedrich von Karwinsky (1780 - 1855), botanist, who collected the first specimen of this species
  • [ Width ] 4 cm
  • [ Height ] 8 cm
  • [ Petal ] Green
  • [ Bract ] Green
  • [ Flower ] May - June
  • [ Flower ] for 42 days

Classification

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.

2nd Plant

  • Mar 2024 Roots began to grow.
  • Sep 2023 Roots began to grow.
  • Aug 2022 An offset began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
  • Jul 2022 Roots began to grow.
  • May 2022 It flowered.
  • Mar 2022 An inflorescence began to grow.
  • Jun 2019 Roots began to grow.
  • Oct 2018 Good condition.

1st Plant

  • Oct 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
  • Aug 2006 The 2nd offset began to grow.
  • Apr 2005 The entire foliages turned red.
  • Oct 2004 Roots began to grow at the bottom of the offset.
  • Aug 2004 The temperature rises above 30 degree C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 degree C.
  • Aug 2004 An offset began to grow.
  • May 2004 It flowered.
  • Dec 2003 An inflorescence began to grow.
  • Sep 2003 Leaves turned pale red.
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