
Distributed in Chilete, Cajamarca, Peru at an altitude of 2,000 m.
Tillandsia mima var. chiletensis
Tillandsia (Tillandsia) mima L. B. Smith (1945) var. chiletensis Rauh (1977)
- [ Etymology ] mimicus in Latin (mimicking)
- [ Etymology ] Chilete in Peru, a natural habitat of this spcies + ensis in Latin (collected from)
- [ Classification ] genus Tillandsia - subgenus Tillandsia
Photographs
- [ Cultivation data ]
- [ Green foliages ]
- [ Roots ]
Features
- [ Blooming ] ?
- [ Flower ] ?
- [ Fregrance ] ?
- [ Blooming size ] 10 - 50 cm (W) x 10 - 30 cm (H)
- Offsets grow on the inflorescence.
- Tillandsia mima var. chiletensis is known as a variations of Tillandsia mima.
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.
Cultivation Log
- July 2021 A root began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.
- Aug. 2020 It keeps growing.
- Aug. 2019 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.
- May 2019 Good condition.