Rio Negrinho, São Bento do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Epiphytic
Tillandsia seideliana
Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) seideliana E. Pereira (1979)
- [ Etymology ] Alvim Seidel (1926 - 2007), who collected the first specimen of this species.
- A long stem plant having narrow leaves.
- It seems that it requires very high frequency watering.
- Some researchers treat as a synonym of Tillandsia montana.
- [ Width ] 40 mm
- [ Length ] 60 mm
Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Subgenus ] Anoplophytum
- [ Species ] seideliana
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.
2nd Plant
- Cultivation condition
- Partial sun, Long soaking, Shelving, AC / Heater
- Sep. 2021 It died from the bottom of the foliage.
- Up to this point
- Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Summer AC
- Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.
- Dec. 2018 Good condition.
1st Plant
- Cultivation condition
- Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
- Dec. 2004 It died.
- Sep. 2004 A foliage in the clump died.
- Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
- Aug. 2003 It keeps growing.
- Aug. 2000 Good condition.