Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, México
Saxicolous on steep rock faces
Tillandsia klausii
Tillandsia (Tillandsia) klausii Ehlers (1988)
- [ Etymology ] Klaus Ehlers, who collected the first specimen of this species.
- The base of the plant is slightly bulbous, and leaves are covered with thick trichomes.
- [ Width ] 4 cm
- [ Height ] 5 cm
Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Subgenus ] Tillandsia
- [ Species ] klausii
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.
2nd Plant
- Cultivation condition
- Partial sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
- Jul 2025 It keeps growing.
- Sep 2024 A root began to grow at the middle of the stem.
- May 2023 A root began to grow.
- Jan 2022 The root keeps growing.
- Jun 2021 A root began to grow.
1st Plant
- Cultivation condition
- Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
- Oct 2008 Two roots began to grow.
- May 2008 A root keeps growing.
- Dec 2007 A root has grown long.
- Aug 2007 In very good condition. Roots grow lively. Did the change of the sun light condition affect well?
- Jul 2007 Roots began to grow.
- Dec 2006 The foliage is growing very well.
- Oct 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
- Sep 2005 Leaves at the bottom of the foliage began to die.
- Jun 2005 Roots began to grow.
- Dec 2004 Good condition.