Torotoro, Charcas, Potosí, Bolivia
2,000 - 2,500 m elevation
Saxicolous
Tillandsia koehresiana
Tillandsia (Aerobia) koehresiana Ehlers (1990)
- [ Etymology ] G. Köhres and L. Köhres, collectors
- Silver leaf plant produces pale purple flowers.
- [ Width ] 5 cm
- [ Height ] 15 cm
- [ Petal ] Violet C80 M90 Y0 K0
- [ Bract ] Brownish red C30 M100 Y100 K30
- [ Flower ] May - June, August
- [ Flower ] for 7 days
Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Subgenus ] Aerobia
- [ Species ] koehresiana
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
- Cultivation condition
- Partial sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
- May 2025 It flowered.
- Mar 2025 An inflorescence began to grow.
- Jun 2024 Good condition.
1st Plant
- Cultivation condition
- Partial shade, Dipping, Shelving, Indoors
- Dec 2008 It keeps growing.
- Oct 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
- May 2005 2nd and 3rd offsets began to grow.
- Feb 2005 An offset began to grow.
- Aug 2004 It flowered.
- Aug 2004 The temperature rises above 30 degree C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 degree C.
- Jul 2004 A flower spike began to grow.
- Jan 2004 A root began to grow.