Distributed in Pura - La Libertad - Ancash - Lima, Peru at altitudes from 0 to 2,900 m.
Saxicolous (Rocks) and Terrestrial (Sands), mainly near coasts.
Tillandsia latifolia
Tillandsia (Allardtia) latifolia Meyen (1834)
- [ Etymology ] latifolius in Latin (wide leaf)
- [ Classification ] genus Tillandsia - subgenus Allardtia
- [ Variety ]
- Tillandsia latifolia var. angustifolia (viviparous) => Tillandsia latifolia
- Tillandsia latifolia var. divaricata (long stem) => Tillandsia divaricata
- Tillandsia latifolia var. latifolia
- Tillandsia latifolia var. leucophylla (Thick leaves and flat foliage)
- Tillandsia latifolia var. major (Large foliage)
- [ Cultivar ]
- Tillandsia latifolia 'Enano'
- Tillandsia latifolia 'Enano' Red form
- Tillandsia latifolia 'Mini'
- [ Synonyms ]
- Tillandsia grisea Baker (1887)
- Tillandsia kunthiana Gaudichaud-Beaupré (1842)
- Tillandsia murorum Mez (1913)
- Tillandsia oxysepala Baker (1888)
Photographs
- [ Cultivation data ]
- [ Green foliages ]
Features
- [ Blooming ] ?
- [ Flower ] ?
- [ Fregrance ] ?
- [ Blooming size ] 5 - 7 cm (W) x 5 - 10 cm (H)
- Proper cultivation conditions are being investigated.
- Many variations and forms of Tillandsia latifolia are known: Mini, Enano, Enano Red form as form variations; var. leucophylla as variety species.
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.
Very high watering frequency cultivation
It can be kept only for a few years without growing.
Cultivation Log
- Sept. 2021 The growing tip is rotten and the foliage died.
- Sept. 2020 Almost no changes.
- Apr. 2019 Almost no changes.
- Oct. 2018 Good condition.