Tillandsia latifolia

'Mini'

Tillandsia (Allardtia) latifolia Meyen (1834)

[ Etymology ] latifolius in Latin (wide leaf)
[ Etymology ] minimus in Latin (small)

A very tiny form of Tillandsia latifolia.
It is difficult to cultivate.

[ Width ] 10 mm
[ Height ] 20 mm

Plant

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Allardtia
[ Species ] latifolia
[ Cultivar ] Mini

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

July 2003 The growing point died and was dispatched. A pup began to grow at the side of the died growing point.