Tillandsia landbeckii

Tillandsia (Diaphoranthema) landbeckii Philippi (1864)

[ Etymology ] Landbeck, who collected the first specimen of this species

A long stem plant having silver leaves with thick trichomes.

[ Small size ] W 10 x L 30 mm
[ Petal ] Yellow

[ Plant ]
[ Root ]

Classification

genus Tillandsia
subgenus Diaphoranthema
recurvate group

[ Subspecies ]
subsp. andina

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia recurvata sensu Baker

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, Full air conditioning

Sept. 2023 Roots began to grow at the middle of the stem.

Nov. 2022 It keeps growing.

Sept. 2020 It keeps growing.

Dec. 2019 Good condition.