Tillandsia tricolor

Tillandsia tricolor Schlechtendal and Chamisso (1831)

[ Etymology ] tri + color in Latin (three + color)
[ Classification ] genus Tillandsia
[ Variety ]
Tillandsia tricolor var. melanocrater => Tillandsia melanocrater (Blooming size is less than 25 cm.)
Tillandsia tricolor var. picta (Spots on the leaf base)
Tillandsia tricolor var. tricolor (Blooming size is more than 25 cm)
[ Cultivar ]
Tillandsia tricolor 'Alba' (White flowers)
[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia acroleuca Mez and Purpus (1919)
Tillandsia complanata sensu É. Morren (1872)

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[ Cultivation data ]
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Features

White color variation, Alba is known.
The blooming size of Tillandsia tricolor is more than 25 cm, whereas that of Tillandsia melanocrater is less than 25 cm.
Tillandsia tricolor distributes at altitudes of 750 m or higher, whereas Tillandsia melanocrater distributes at altitudes of 50 m or lower.

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.

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