Tillandsia macbrideana

var. longispica

Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) macbrideana L. B. Smith (1930) var. spica Rauh (1985)

[ Etymology ] James Francis Macbride (1892 - 1976), who collected the first specimen of this species.
[ Etymology ] longus + spica in Latin (long + flower spike)

Short stem with non-visible scapes. Flower spikes are long up to 15 cm.

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Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Anoplophytum
[ Species ] macbrideana
[ Variety ] longispica

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.

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