Tillandsia marnier-lapostollei

Tillandsia (Allardtia) marnier-lapostollei Rauh (1972)

[ Etymology ] Julien. Marnier-Lapostolle (1902 - 1976), botanist

The leaves of young plants are covered with thick trichomes and looks like silver leaf, on the other hands, the leaves of well-matured plant become green.

[ Width ] 40 cm
[ Height ] 50 cm

Plant
Root

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Allardtia
[ Species ] marnier-lapostollei

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 shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
July 2008 2 roots began to grow.

Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.

Oct. 2005 It keeps growing very slowly.

Dec. 2004 5 roots began to grow.
Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.

Oct. 2003 An offset began to grow.