Petatlán, Guerrero, Mexico
1,500 m elevation
Saxicolous on vertical cliffs
Tillandsia mirabilis
Tillandsia mirabilis L. Hromadnik (1992)
- [ Etymology ] mirabilis in Latin (amazing)
- Flat leaves are covered with thick trichomes and grow long.
- [ Medium size ] W 5 x H 30 cm
Classification
- genus Tillandsia
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, No air conditioning
- June 2008 A root began to grow.
- Dec. 2006 A root began to grow.
- Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
- May 2005 Many roots began to grow.
- Oct. 2004 A root began to grow again.
- Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
- June 2004 4 roots began to grow.