Distributed in Peru at altitudes from 0 to 200 m.
Tillandsia latifolia 'Enano'
Tillandsia (Allardtia) latifolia Meyen (1834)
- [ Etymology ] latifolius in Latin (wide leaf)
- [ Etymology ] enano in Spanish (dwarf)
- [ Classification ] genus Tillandsia - subgenus Allardtia
Photographs
- [ Cultivation data ]
- [ Green foliages ]
Features
- [ Blooming ] ?
- [ Flower ] ?
- [ Fregrance ] ?
- [ Blooming size ] 5 - 10 cm (W) x 10 - 20 cm (H)
- A variation of Tillandsia latifolia having long stems and growing pups on the flower spikes.
Cultivaton tips
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.
Low watering frequency cultivation
It could be cultivated only for 2 - 3 years and leaves are lost one by one. Probably more water is required.
Cultivation Log
- Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
- June 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.