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Tillandsia chapeuensis

Tillandsia chapeuensis is a Brazilian tillandsia described by Rauh in 1986, named after Morro do Chapéu in Bahia. It grows mainly on rock outcrops (lajedos) in caatinga and agreste vegetation of north-eastern Brazil, in sun or light shade, and reaches about 30–35 cm. It needs strong light, heat and a mostly dry regime.

At home, aim for

Day Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry

Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry

Humidity Dry airBand in Plantistry

Light Full sunDLI and PPFD in Plantistry

Expects a seasonal restGrows on rock (lithophyte)

Where it grows wild

Herbarium labels describe a rupicolous (rock-growing) herb in caatinga, preferring the tops of rock outcrops, in sun to half-sun. It is occasionally epiphytic. Its inflorescence is pink, with white flowers.

Records span from near sea level to about 1,300 m, but many '0 m' elevations are placeholders. Plants near Morro do Chapéu grow at about 1,000–1,100 m.

Brazil NortheastBrazil Southeast

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates

✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it

✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light

✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it

✓ Substrate and airflow

✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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