Toropi river (Rio Toropi), Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
300 m elevation
Terrestrial on ground between rocks
Tillandsia toropiensis
Tillandsia (Anoplophytum) toropiensis Rauh (1984)
- [ Etymology ] Toropi river (Rio Toropi) in Brazil, a natural habitat of this species + ensis in Latin (originating in)
- The rosette is composed of long leaves growing from slightly bulbous base.
- It frequently produces offsets at the bottom of the plant not oly during the flowering period.
- It resembles Tillandsia leucopetala but the flowers of Tillandsia leucopetala are white.
- [ Small size ] W 20 x H 50 mm
Classification
- genus Tillandsia
- subgenus Anoplophytum
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
- Feb. 2024 It keeps growing.
- Aug. 2023 A root began to grow.
- Cultivation condition up to this point
- Partial sun, Long soaking,
- Shelving, Full air conditioning
- Nov. 2021 A root began to grow.
- Jan. 2021 A root began to grow.
- Sept. 2020 It keeps growing.
- Oct. 2019 Good condition.