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.
- [ Small size ] W 20 x H 30 mm
Classification
- genus Tillandsia
- subgenus Phytarrhiza
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, Full air conditioning
- Nov. 2023 It keeps growing.
- May 2022 A root began to grow at the bottom of a foliage.
- Cultivation condition up to this point
- Partial sun, Long soaking,
- Shelving, Full air conditioning
- Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
- Cultivation condition up to this point
- Partial shade, Long soaking,
- Shelving, Summer air conditioning
- Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.
- Oct. 2018 Good condition.