Bolivia, exact location is unknown.
Tillandsia rauschii
Tillandsia (Allardtia) rauschii Rauh and H. Lehmann in Rauh (1977)
- [ Etymology ] Walter Rausch (1928 -), who collected the first specimen of this species
- The rosette is composed of rigid leaves.
- It resembles Tillandsia jucunda. The flower spike of Tillandsia jucunda is polystichous, whereas that of Tillandsia rauschii is distichous.
- Offsets produced at the base of the inflorescence die soon.
- [ Small size ] W 50 x H 50 mm
- [ Petal ] Yellow
Classification
- genus Tillandsia
- subgenus Allardtia
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, Dipping,
- Shelving, Full air conditioning
- Mar. 2024 The offset keeps growing well during the winter.
- Sept. 2023 An offset began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
- Oct. 2022 The offset died.
- Mar. 2023 An offset began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
- Oct. 2022 The offset died.
- Sept. 2022 An offset began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
- Aug. 2022 2 offsets died.
- Oct. 2021 2 offsets began to grow at the base of the inflorescence.
- Aug. 2021 An offset began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.
- July 2021 An inflorescence began to grow.
- June 2021 Good condition.