Sierra de Niltepec, Zanatepec, Oaxaca, Mexico
250 m elevation
Saxicolous
Tillandsia santosiae
'Alba'
Tillandsia santosiae Ehlers (2009) 'Alba'
- [ Etymology ] Silvia Santos, a partner of Renate Ehlers who collected the first specimen of this species
- [ Etymology ] albus in Latin (white)
- The small foliage is composed of short succulent leaves. Larger than the standard form.
- The plant has the yellow spike with bluish white petals.
- [ Width ] 40 mm
- [ Height ] 40 mm
- [ Petal ] White
- [ Bract ] Yellow
Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Species ] santosiae
- [ Cultivar ] 'Alba"
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 sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
- Jan. 2025 It keeps growing.
- Dec. 2023 A root began to grow.
- July 2023 A root began to grow.