Santiago Nacaltepec, Oaxaca, Mexico
1,300 - 1,500 m elevation
Saxicolous on steep cliffs
Tillandsia schusteri
Tillandsia (Tillandsia) schusteri Rauh (1986)
- [ Etymology ] Wayne Schuster, collector who collected the first specimen of this plant.
- The rosette is composed of very long leaves.
- [ Width ] 40 cm
- [ Height ] 50 cm
Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Subgenus ] Tillandsia
- [ Species ] schusteri
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
- Feb. 2025 It keeps growing.
- Jul. 2023 Many roots began to grow.
- Up to this point
- Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
- Nov. 2021 It keeps growing.
- Up to this point
- Partial shade, Long soaking, <Shelving, Summer AC
- Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.
- Feb. 2019 Good condition.