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Other Little published: much of this is inferred from related species

Tillandsia colganii

A Bolivian Tillandsia described in 1997, known from the Paichu (Paicha) canyon on the Santa Cruz-Tarija border at 2700-3000 m. It belongs to the cool, dry, sunny inter-Andean valleys, so it needs bright light, cool nights and fast drying.

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

The collections are from a high Andean river canyon. The labels do not record the substrate. Canyon Tillandsia at this height usually grow on cliffs, boulders or shrubs in strong light.

Collections at 2700-3000 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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