Río Puccha, Huari, Ancash, Peru
2,700 - 3,000 m elevation
Saxicolous on steep rock faces of rocky slopes
Tillandsia stellifera
Tillandsia (Viridantha) stellifera L. Hromadnik (2005)
- [ Etymology ] stelli + fera in Latin (stars + having)
- Long stem rosette composed of short white leaves covered with thick trichomes.
- [ Width ] 10 mm
- [ Height ] 40 mm
Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Subgenus ] Viridantha
- [ Species ] stellifera
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.
- Feb. 2020 The growing point was dispatched. Both the original foliage and the growing points are alive.
- May 2017 Good condition. 3 offsets are growing.