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Tillandsia tehuacana

Mexico

1,400 - 2,450 m elevation

Epiphytic

Tillandsia tehuacana

Tillandsia tehuacana I. Ramírez and Carnevali (2007)

  • [ Etymology ] Tehuacan valley in Mexico, a natural habitat of this species.
  • A long columnar form rosette.
  • The plant resembles Tillandsia makoyana and only the leaves and the rosette shape are different. Leaves of Tillandsia tehuacana are soft and the rosette shape is columnar, whereas leaves of Tillandsia makoyana are rigid and the rosette shape is funnel-shaped.
  • [ Width ] 5 cm
  • [ Height ] 15 cm
  • [ Flower ] April - May

Classification

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

  • Jun. 2023 Roots began to grow.
  • Aug. 2022 4 offsets began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.
  • Jul. 2022 Roots began to grow.
  • Jun. 2019 A few roots began to grow.
  • Jan. 2019 Good condition.
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