Tillandsia queroensis

Tillandsia (Allardtia) queroensis Gilmartin (1968)

[ Etymology ] Quero, Tungurahua, Ecuador, a natural habitat of this species + ensis in Latin (originating in)

Very long stem plant having thin leaves. It frequently produces offset at the bottom of the stem.

[ Width ] 5 cm
[ Length ] 100 cm

[ Plant ]
[ Offset ]

Classification

[ Genus ] Tillandsia
[ Subgenus ] Allardtia
[ Species ] queroensis

[ Synonyms ]
Hueccla (local name in Peru)
Hueglia (local name in Peru)
Tillandsia chartacea L. B. Smith (1951) var. peruviana (1953)

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.

2nd Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
Jan. 2025 It keeps growing.

Jan. 2023 Many offsets are growing at the bottom side of the stem.

Up to this point
Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.

Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Summer AC
Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.

Jul. 2018 offsets began to grow at the base of leaves above the offsets which have grown since 2017.
Up to this point
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Apr. 2018 It keeps growing.

Jun. 2017 4 offsets began to grow at the base of 4 bottom leaves of the foliage.
Mar. 2017 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.

Oct. 2016 Good condition.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
Sep. 2007 It died.

Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.

Oct. 2005 Leaves at the middle of the stem died.
Jan. 2005 The growing point turned red.

Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
Feb. 2004 The growing point turned red.