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Tillandsia streptocarpa

Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay


60 - 2,300 m elevation


Epiphytic, Saxicolous in sun

Tillandsia streptocarpa

Tillandsia (Phytarrhiza) streptocarpa Baker (1887)


Classification

  • genus Tillandsia
  • subgenus Phytarrhiza

  • [ Varieties ]
  • var. aureiflora (Yellow flowers)
  • var. filifolia => Tillandsia streptocarpa
  • var. peruviana => Tillandsia streptocarpa
  • var. pungens => Tillandsia streptocarpa
  • var. streptocarpa

  • [ Synonyms ]
  • Tillandsia apoloensis Rusby (1910)
  • Tillandsia bakeriana Britton (1889)
  • Tillandsia condensata Baker (1889)
  • Tillandsia duratii Visiani (1841) subsp. streptocarpa (Baker) Halda (2005)
  • Tillandsia retrorsa Silveira (1931)
  • Tillandsia soratensis Baker (1887)

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

1st Plant

  • Cultivation condition
  • Partial shade, Long soaking,
  • Shelving, No air conditioning

  • May 2008 It died.

  • Sept. 2007 Most of leaves died and only 3 leaves remained at the growing point. Probably it was damaged by scale insects.
  • Jan. 2007 The foliage turned light purple.

  • Oct. 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.

  • Dec. 2004 The foliage turned light purple.
  • Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.

  • Dec. 2003 The foliage turned light purple.
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