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    Tillandsia albertiana

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    Classification Information

    Scientific Name
    Tillandsia albertiana
    Family
    Bromeliaceae
    Genus
    Tillandsia
    Last Updated
    March 9, 2026

    Origin & Distribution

    Native Region
    Northwestern Argentina
    Distribution
    Endemic to the provinces of Salta and Jujuy in northwestern Argentina.
    Habitat
    Grows as an epiphyte or lithophyte on rocky outcrops, cliff faces, and trees in dry montane shrubland and Andean prepuna vegetation.
    Altitude
    1500–3000m

    About albertiana

    Tillandsia albertiana is a small, clump-forming bromeliad native to northwestern Argentina. It produces narrow, silvery-green leaves covered in trichomes, arranged alternately along the stem. The species bears vivid red three-petaled flowers that emerge directly from the leaf axils without a visible peduncle.

    Care Guide

    LightPartial Sun
    WateringModerate (When Dry)
    Temperature5–35°C
    HumidityModerate
    Difficulty:
    Intermediate

    Care Tips

    Mount on cork bark or wood, or grow in a well-draining medium. Water by misting or brief soaking 2–3 times per week during warm months, less frequently in winter. Ensure good air circulation to prevent rot. Fertilize monthly with a diluted bromeliad fertilizer during the growing season.

    Care guide for ティランジア(エアプランツ)

    Tillandsia属(エアプランツ)は土を必要としない着生植物です。葉から水分を吸収するため、独特の管理方法が必要です。

    What the guide covers

    • ティランジアとは
    • 水やりの方法
    • 風通し
    • 日光・置き場所
    • 温度管理
    • 肥料
    • 飾り方・固定方法
    • 着生について
    • 発根について
    • 板付けの方法
    • 開花について
    • 増やし方
    • 日常のお手入れ
    • よくあるトラブル
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