Rio Puncha, Huari, Ancash, Peru
2,000 m elevation
Saxicolous on steep rocks
Tillandsia latifolia
var. leucophylla
Tillandsia (Allardtia) latifolia Meyen (1834) var. leucophylla Rauh (1974)
- [ Etymology ] latifolius in Latin (wide leaf)
- [ Etymology ] leuco + phyllus in Latin (white + leaf)
- The rosette is composed of very succulent leaves.
- Very sturdy and easy to cultivate.
Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Subgenus ] Allardtia
- [ Species ] latifolia
- [ Variety ] leucophylla
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
- Oct. 2024 It keeps growing.
- Mar. 2024 3 roots are growing.
- Jan. 2024 A root began to grow.
- Oct. 2023 It keeps growing.
- Sep. 2022 Good condition.
1st Plant
- Cultivation condition
- Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
- Mar. 2008 More than 5 roots began to grow.
- Mar. 2007 More than 5 roots began to grow.
- Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
- Jan. 2005 3 leaves at the bottom of the foliage died.
- Sep. 2004 Good condition.
- Aug. 2004 40 days on which the temperature rises above 30 °C, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
- Mar. 2004 A root began to grow.
- Sep. 2003 Leaves at the bottom of the foliage die one by one.