Brazil
Brazil (Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo)
1,200 m elevation
Epiphytic
Tillandsia roseiflora
Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) roseiflora Ehlers and W. Weber (1996)
- [ Etymology ] roseus + flora in Latin (rose colored + flowers)
- The rosette is composed of thin leaves covered with fine trichomes.
- [ Small size ] W 40 x H 40 mm
- [ Petal ] Red
- [ Bract ] Pink
- [ Cultivar ]
- Close form
Classification
- genus Tillandsia
- subgenus Anoplophytum
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, Full air conditioning
- Aug. 2024 A root began to grow.
1st Plant
- Cultivation condition
- Partial shade, Long soaking,
- Shelving, No air conditioning
- June 2008 Roots keep growing.
- May 2007 Roots began to grow.
- Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
- July 2005 Roots began to grow again.
- Oct. 2004 Several roots began to grow.
- Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
- Dec. 2003 Roots began to grow.