Tillandsia latifolia

'Enano Red'

Tillandsia (Allardtia) latifolia Meyen (1834) 'Enano Red'

[ Etymology ] latifolius in Latin (wide leaf)
[ Etymology ] enano in Spanish (dwarf)

A small-size Tillandsia latifolia having a long stem.
Leaves are covered with less trichomes and have a metalic luster. Leaves turns reddish by cultivating in a sunny places.

Plant
Leaf

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Allardtia
[ Species ] latifolia
[ Cultivar ] Enano Red

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.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov. 2021 Leaves around the growing point turned red.

Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Summer AC
Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.

Oct. 2019 The bottom of the foliage was rotted and removed..
May 2019 Good conditon.