Río Jequetepeque, Chilete, Cajamarca, Peru
800 m elevation
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 (originating in)
- The plant is smaller than the standard variety.
- Offsets grow on the inflorescence.
- [ Width ] 20 cm
- [ Height ] 20 cm
Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Subgenus ] Tillandsia
- [ Species ] mima
- [ Variety ] chiletensis
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.
- Up to this point
- Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
- Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
- July 2021 A root began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.
- Up to this point
- Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Summer AC
- Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.
- Aug. 2019 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.
- May 2019 Good condition.