Rio Puncha, Huari, Ancash, Peru
2,000 m elevation
Saxicolous on steep rocks
Tillandsia latifolia
var. leucophylla
Tillandsia (Tillandsia) latifolia Meyen (1834) var. leucophylla Rauh (1974)
- [ Etymology ] latifolius in Latin (wide leaf)
- [ Etymology ] leuco + phyllus in Latin (white + leaf)
- The rosette is composed of very succulent leaves.
- Very sturdy and easy to cultivate.
Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Subgenus ] Tillandsia
- [ Species ] latifolia
- [ Variety ] leucophylla
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
- Apr 2025 2 roots began to grow.
- Oct 2024 It keeps growing.
- Mar 2024 3 roots are growing.
- Jan 2024 A root began to grow.
- Sep 2022 Good condition.
1st Plant
- Cultivation condition
- Partial shade, Long soaking, Shelving, Indoors
- Mar 2008 More than 5 roots began to grow.
- Mar 2007 More than 5 roots began to grow.
- Oct 2006 Moved to another site. Cultivation condition is almost same as the previous site.
- Jan 2005 3 leaves at the bottom of the foliage died.
- Sep 2004 Good condition.
- Aug 2004 The temperature rises over 30 degree C for 40 days, and the highest temperature was 39 degree C.
- Mar 2004 A root began to grow.
- Sep 2003 Leaves at the bottom of the foliage die one by one.