between Caçapava do Sul and Baje, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Saxicolous
Tillandsia polzii
Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) polzii Ehlers (1997)
- [ Etymology ] Franz Polz, who collected the first specimen of this species
- The rigid leaves turn reddish cultivated in a sunny place.
- [ Width ] 5 cm
- [ Height ] 10 cm
Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Subgenus ] Anoplophytum
- [ Species ] polzii
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
- Jan. 2025 It keeps growing.
- Oct. 2023 A root began to grow.
- Sep. 2023 A root began to grow.
- Jan. 2023 A root began to grow.
- Sep. 2022 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the largest foliage of the clump.
- Jun. 2021 A root began to grow.
- Jan. 2021 Good condition. An offset is growing around the bottom of the foliage.