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Tillandsia klausii

Tillandsia klausii was discovered by Renate Ehlers around 1985 near Tustragtiere, the capital of Chiapas, Mexico.

It is a pot-shaped species covered with fluffy trichomes, and is a beautiful species with narrow and thick leaves that gently curve and develop.

 

The origin of the name is a dedication to Mr. Klaus, the husband of Mr. Erels. Romantic is already out of the way.

Apparently, the native habitat where this species was discovered seems to be a dam now, and it seems that it may already be extinct in the native habitat. It's a very attractive type, so rediscovery is desired.

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​ ◇ January 19, 2019 (Photo taken on October 25, 2018)

Tillandsia klausii2
Tillandsia klausii1

Stocks obtained at a silent auction held during a local gardening event on May 30, 2018.

This strain is a breeding strain of the chairman of the Bromeliad Association, and is an original clone obtained directly from the discoverer, Ms. Erelus.

​ I can't lose it for a moment ...

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At the time of flowering, the leaves were slightly dyed red and it was very beautiful.

The trichomes were tightly attached to the inflorescences and bloomed dark purple tubular flowers.

I left the inflorescence as it was for a while, but I was worried about the condition of the stock, and if I exhausted the stock without blowing it, I cut it because I had no children.

Currently, the child stock is safely looking into the face, so it's a relief ♪

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Also, there are two small seedlings on the leaves, which are also growing well, but I have no idea what kind they are.

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