Río Pachachaca, Abancay - Andahuaylas, Apurímac, Peru
2,500 m elevation
Saxicolous on steep rock cliffs
Tillandsia kirschnekii
Tillandsia (Phytarrhiza) kirschnekii Rauh and W. Till (1983)
- [ Etymology ] E. Kirschnek, who collected the first specimen of this species
- Short caulescent plant. It produces offset at the bottom and middle of the stem.
- closed-leaf and open-leaf types are known.
- [ Width ] 2 cm
- [ Length ] 6 cm
- [ Petal ] Blue
Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Subgenus ] Phytarrhiza
- [ Species ] kirschnekii
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.
- Nov. 2022 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.
- Up to this point
- Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
- Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
- Sep. 2021 The offset at the bottom of the foliage was dispatched.
- Jul. 2021 An offset began to grow at the middle of the foliage.
- Apr. 2021 An offset began to grow from the bottom of the foliage.
- Jan. 2020 Good condition.