Rio Chaco, Sucre, Chuquisaca, Bolivia
1,300 - 2,900 m elevation
Saxicolous on steep rocks
Tillandsia lotteae
Tillandsia (Allardtia) lotteae H. Hromadnik ex Rauh (1978)
- [ Etymology ] Lotte, nickname of Lieselotte Hromadnik (1942 -) who collected the first specimen of this species.
- [ Classification ] genus Tillandsia - subgenus Allardtia
Photographs
- [ Cultivation data ]
- [ Flowers ]
- [ Inflorescences ]
- [ Blooming foliages ]
- [ Green foliages ]
- [ Roots ]
- [ Pups ]
Features
- [ Blooming ] March, August - September, for 24 days
- [ Flower ] Yellow
- [ Fregrance ] None
- [ Blooming size ] 30 - 50 cm (W) x 40 - 70 cm (H)
- Sturdy species. Relatively high degree of drought, high/low-temperature tolerance.
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
Grows well.
Low watering frequency cultivation
Grows well.
Cultivation Log (2nd foliage)
- Aug. 2023 An inflorescence began to grow.
- Aug. 2023 The growing point turned yellow.
- June 2022 An offsete began to grow at the base of the inflorescece which flowered in 2022.
- Mar. 2022 It flowered.
- Feb. 2022 An inflorescence began to grow.
- Nov. 2021 An inflorescence began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
- Aug. 2021 It flowered.
- July 2021 An inflorescence began to grow.
- Apr. 2021 A root began to grow.
- July 2020 Good condition.
Cultivation Log (1st foliage)
- May 2009 The 3rd offset began to grow.
- June 2008 Another offset began to grow but was lost.
- Sept. 2007 The offset has died.
- Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
- May 2006 An offset began to grow.
- Sept. 2005 It flowered.
- Aug. 2005 An inflorescence began to grow.
- Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
- May 2004 A root began to grow.
- May 2000 Good condition.