Distributed in Ecuador (Loja), Peru (Amazonas, Cajamarca) at altitudes from 700 to 2,100 m.
Saxicolous on steep rock faces.
Tillandsia tectorum var. globosa
Tillandsia (Allardtia) tectorum É. Morren (1877) var. globosa L. Hromadnik (2005)
- [ Etymology ] tectus in Latin (covered with)
- [ Etymology ] globosus in Latin (spherical)
- [ Classification ] genus Tillandsia - subgenus Allardtia
Photographs
- [ Cultivation data ]
- [ Green foliages ]
- [ Roots ]
Features
- Primary bracts are half of the flower spikes.
Cultivaton tips
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.
Cultivation Log
- Oct. 2022 A root began to grow.
- Feb. 2022 Good condition.