Ecuador, Peru
Ecuador (Loja),
Peru (Amazonas, Cajamarca)
700 - 2,100 m elevation
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)
- The stem-less rosette forms a spherical foliage.
- Primary bracts are half of the flower spikes.
- [ Small size ] W 30 x H 30 mm
Classification
- genus Tillandsia
- subgenus Allardtia
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, Full air conditioning
- Jan. 2024 A root began to grow.
- Sept. 2023 A root began to grow.
- Oct. 2022 A root began to grow.
- Feb. 2022 Good condition.