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Tillandsia xerographica

Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador

200 - 600 m elevation

Epiphytic, rarely Terrestrial

Tillandsia xerographica

Tillandsia xerographica Rohweder (1953)

  • [ Etymology ] xero + graph in Latin (dry + write)
  • The plant is composed of flat and wide leaves covered with trichomes.
  • [ Width ] 50 cm
  • [ Height ] 30 cm
  • [ Petal ] Violet
  • [ Flower ] August

Classification

  • [ Form ]
  • variegata => excluded
  • [ Synonyms ]
  • Tillandsia kruseana Matuda (1974)
  • Tillandsia tomasellii De Luca, Sabato and Balduzzi (1979)

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.

3rd Plant

  • Aug. 2019 Roots began to grow.
  • Aug. 2017 Roots began to grow.
  • May 2017 Good condition.

2nd Plant

  • Aug. 2019 Roots began to grow.
  • Jul. 2017 Roots began to grow.
  • Aug. 2016 Roots began to grow.
  • Sep. 2015 Roots began to grow, and the foliage rooted on a piece of wood.
  • Aug. 2015 Good condition.

1st Plant

  • Apr. 2007 The original foliage died.
  • Aug. 2004 The temperature rises above 30 °C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was over 39 °C.
  • Dec. 2003 The offset has grown to the same size as the original foliage.
  • Nov. 2002 An offset began to grow.
  • Aug. 2002 It flowered.
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