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Tillandsia cochabambae

A Bolivian Tillandsia of the dry Cochabamba valleys at about 2600–2900 m. One collector noted it growing on rocks in dense clusters. Treat it as a high-light lithophyte from a climate with a dry winter and cold nights.

At home, aim for
Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night A clear drop at nightTargets 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

Labels describe it on rocks, forming dense clusters, in the valley of Cochabamba and along the Quillacollo–Capinota road. This is dry inter-Andean scrub.

Collections were made at about 2600–2900 m.

Bolivia

🔒 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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