Peru
Peru (Pura, La Libertad, Ancash, Lima, Arequipa)
0 - 2,900 m elevation
Saxicolous on rocks, Terrestrial on sands, mainly near coasts
Tillandsia latifolia
Tillandsia (Allardtia) latifolia Meyen (1834)
- [ Etymology ] latifolius in Latin (wide leaf)
- There are many variations and forms.
- It is difficult to cultivate.
- [ Small size ] W 40 x H 50 mm
- [ Cultivar ]
- 'Enano'
- 'Enano' Red form
- 'Mini'
- [ Plant ]
Classification
- genus Tillandsia
- subgenus Allardtia
- [ Variety ]
- var. angustifolia (viviparous) => Tillandsia latifolia
- var. divaricata (long stem) => Tillandsia divaricata
- var. latifolia
- var. leucophylla (Thick leaves and flat foliage)
- var. major (Large foliage)
- [ Synonyms ]
- Tillandsia grisea Baker (1887)
- Tillandsia kunthiana Gaudichaud-Beaupré (1842)
- Tillandsia murorum Mez (1913)
- Tillandsia oxysepala Baker (1888)
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 up to this point
- Partial sun, Long soaking,
- Shelving, Full air conditioning
- Sept. 2021 The growing tip is rotten and the foliage died.
- Sept. 2020 Almost no changes.
- Cultivation condition up to this point
- Partial shade, Long soaking,
- Shelving, Summer air conditioning
- Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.
- Apr. 2019 Almost no changes.
- Oct. 2018 Good condition.