Sierra de Niltepec, Zanatepec, Oaxaca, Mexico
250 m elevation
Saxicolous
Tillandsia santosiae
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.
- [ Small size ] W 30 x H 30 mm
- [ Petal ] Violet
- [ Bract ] Red
- [ Cultivar ]
- 'Alba' (White flower with a yellow spike)
Classification
- genus Tillandsia
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, Full air conditioning
- 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.