Quebrada de las Conchas, Cafayate, Salta, Argentina
1,500 m elevation
Saxicolous
Tillandsia violaceiflora
Tillandsia (Aerobia) violaceiflora L. Hromadnik (2012)
- [ Etymology ] violaceus + flora in Latin (Reddish purple + flower)
- The rosette is composed of short thick leaves recurved in a direction.
Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Subgenus ] Aerobia
- [ Species ] violaceiflora
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.
1st Plant
- Cultivation condition
- Partial sun, Dipping, Shelving, AC / Heater
- Oct 2025 It keeps growing.
- Nov 2024 The root began to grow again.
- Aug 2024 A root began to grow.
- Aug 2022 Good condition.