Pachamama pass, Santa Isabel, Azuay, Ecuador
1,200 - 1,650 m elevation
Saxicolous
Tillandsia olmosana
var. pachamamae
Tillandsia (Tillandsia) olmosana (L. B. Smith) J. R. Grant (1993) var. pachamamae (Rauh) J. R. Grant (1993)
- [ Etymology ] Olmos valley in Peru, a natural habitat of this species
- [ Etymology ] High pass Pachamama in Ecuador, a natural habitat of this species
- Flowers are greenish yellow with purple edges, where as those of the standard species are bluish purple with white edges.
- No photo
Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Subgenus ] Tillandsia
- [ Species ] olmosana
- [ Variety ] pachamamae
- [ Synonyms ]
- Vriesea olmosana L. B. Smith (1966) var. pachamamae Rauh (1975)
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.
Cultivation Log
- No records