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Tillandsia santosiae

Sierra de Niltepec, Zanatepec, Oaxaca, México

250 m elevation

Saxicolous

Tillandsia santosiae

Tillandsia (Tillandsia) santosiae Ehlers (2009)

  • [ Etymology ] Silvia Santos, a partner of Renate Ehlers who collected the first specimen of this species
  • The small foliage is composed of short succulent leaves.
  • The plant having the red spike with violet petals. 'Alba', a cultivar, is known as the plant having the yellow spike with bluish white petals.
  • [ Width ] 30 mm
  • [ Height ] 30 mm
  • [ Petal ] Violet
  • [ Bract ] Red
  • [ Cultivar ]
  • Alba (White flower with a yellow spike)

Classification

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

  • Jul 2024 A root began to grow.
  • May 2023 2 roots began to grow.
  • Aug 2022 A root began to grow.
  • Mar 2022 Good condition.
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