Tillandsia latifolia

'Enano'

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

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

A small-size Tillandsia latifolia having a long stem.
It is difficult to cultivate.

Plant

Classification

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

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 shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.

Jun. 2005 Leaves at the bottom of the foliage die one by one.

Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.