Quiché, Guatemala
1,500 - 2,400 m elevation
Epiphytic
Tillandsia velickiana
Tillandsia velickiana L. B. Smith (1974)
- [ Etymology ] G. J. Velick, who collected the first specimen of this spcies.
- The rosette is composed of soft leaves covered with thick trichomes.
- It is often sold erroneously under the name of Tillandsia oaxacana.
- [ Small size ] W 20 x H 10 cm
Classification
- genus Tillandsia
- [ Synonyms ]
- Tillandsia feldhoffii Ehlers (1990)
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.
Cultivation Log (2nd foliage)
- Cultivation condition
- Partial sun, Long soaking,
- Shelving, Full air conditioning
- Mar. 2021 It died from the bottom side of the foliage.
- Sept. 2020 The size of the foliage shows no changes as the leaves at the bottom of the foliage die in summer.
- Cultivation condition up to this point
- Partial shade, Long soaking,
- Shelving, Summer air conditioning
- Apr. 2020 It keeps growing.
- Apr. 2019 It keeps growing although the leaves at the bottom of the foliage die in summer.
- June 2018 Roots began to grow.
- Cultivation condition up to this point
- Partial shade, Long soaking,
- Shelving, No air conditioning
- Apr. 2018 It keeps growing.
- May 2017 Roots began to grow.
- Jan. 2017 Good condition.
1st Plant
- Cultivation condition
- Partial shade, Long soaking,
- Shelving, No air conditioning
- Leaves at the bottom of the foliage died in summer, and then the foliage died.