Luis Calvo, Chuquisaca, Bolivia
1,300 m elevation
Saxicolous on vertical cliffs
Tillandsia xiphioides
var. lutea
Tillandsia (Aerobia) xiphioides Ker Gawler (1816) var. lutea L. Hromadnik (1990)
- [ Etymology ] xiphi + oides in Latin (sword + similar to)
- [ Etymology ] luteus in Latin (yellow)
- The plant is composed of succulent leaves covered with thick trichomes.
- A pale yellow flower variety.
- [ Width ] 40 mm
- [ Height ] 40 mm
- [ Petal ] Yellow
Classification
- [ Genus ] Tillandsia
- [ Subgenus ] Aerobia
- [ Species ] xiphioides
- [ Variety ] lutea
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
- Mar 2025 A root began to grow.
- Sep 2024 A root began to grow.
- Jan 2024 A root began to grow.
- Mar 2023 A root began to grow.
- Nov 2022 Good condition.