Río Rimac, Santa Clara, Lima, Peru

Tillandsia murorum

= Tillandsia latifolia

Tillandsia murorum Mez (1913)

[ Valid name ] Tillandsia latifolia var. latifolia
[ Etymology ] murorum in Latin (of wall)

A form of Tillandsia latifolia whose sepals and bracts are same length.
It is very hard to cultivate.

[ Small size ] W 30 x H 50 mm

[ Plant ]

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 sun, Dipping,
Shelving, Full air conditioning

Apr. 2023 It died.

Nov. 2022 Almost dying.

Cultivation condition up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking,
Shelving, Full air conditioning

Nov. 2021 Offsets die one by one.
Sept. 2021 The growing point died and many offsets began to grow.

Jan. 2020 Good condition.