Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador
Bolivia (Cochabamba, La Paz),
Peru (Ancash, Apurímac, Cuzco, Azuay),
Ecuador (Imbabura, Azuay)
2,200 - 3,400 m elevation
Saxicolous on steep cliffs and epiphytic
Tillandsia rubella
Tillandsia rubella Baker (1888)
- [ Etymology ] rubellus in Latin (reddish)
- The open rosette composed of wide green leaves.
Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Subgenus ] Allardtia
- [ Species ] rubella
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, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
- Aug. 2022 It died.
- Jun. 2020 It keeps growing.
- Apr. 2019 The growing point of the foliage began to stand up.
- Feb. 2019 Good condition.