Tillandsia latifolia

Tillandsia (Allardtia) latifolia Meyen (1834)

[ Etymology ] latifolius in Latin (wide leaf)

There are many variations and forms.
It is difficult to cultivate.

[ Width ] 40 cm
[ Height ] 50 mm

Plant

Classification

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

[ Variety ]
angustifolia (viviparous) => Tillandsia latifolia
divaricata (long stem) => Tillandsia divaricata
latifolia
leucophylla (Thick leaves and flat foliage)
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
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Sep. 2021 The growing tip is rotten and the foliage died.

Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Summer AC
Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.

Oct. 2018 Good condition.