Peru, Chile
Peru (Ica, Arequipa),
Chile (Arica y Parinacota)
600 - 800 m elevation
Terrestrial on desert sands
Tillandsia marconae
Tillandsia (Phytarrhiza) marconae W. Till and Vitek (1985)
- [ Etymology ] Lomas de Marcona in Peru, a natural habitat of this species
- Produce offsets frequently and form a clump easily.
- [ Width ] 20 mm
- [ Height ] 30 mm
Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Subgenus ] Phytarrhiza
- [ Species ] marconae
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, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
- Nov. 2024 It keeps growing.
- May 2022 A root began to grow at the bottom of a foliage.
- Up to this point
- Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
- Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
- Up to this point
- Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Summer AC
- Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.
- Oct. 2018 Good condition.