Torotoro, Charcas, Potosí, Bolivia
2,000 - 2,500 m elevation
Saxicolous
Tillandsia koehresiana
Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) koehresiana Ehlers (1990)
- [ Etymology ] G. Köhres and L. Köhres, collectors
- Silver leaf plant produces pale purple flowers.
- [ Width ] 5 cm
- [ Height ] 15 cm
- [ Petal ] Pale purple
- [ Bract ] Green with a red tint
- [ Flower ] August
- [ Flower ] for 7 days
Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Subgenus ] Anoplophytum
- [ 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
- 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 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
- Jul. 2004 A flower spike began to grow.