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 died when the temperature rises above 25 degree C.
- [ Width ] 50 mm
- [ Height ] 50 mm
- [ Petal ] Yellow
Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Subgenus ] Allardtia
- [ Species ] rauschii
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, AC / Heater
- Jan. 2025 The offset keeps growing well during the winter.
- Nov. 2024 Another offset began to grow from the original foliage. 2 offsets are growing.
- Jul. 2024 The growing point turned black but it kept growing.
- Mar. 2024 The offset keeps growing well during the winter.
- Sep. 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.
- Sep. 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.
- Jul. 2021 An inflorescence began to grow.
- Jun. 2021 Good condition.