Tillandsia cyanea (Pink Quill)


Botanical Information

FamilyBromeliaceae
GenusTillandsia
Speciescyanea
CategoryTropicals

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone12
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season preotection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH1b
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)15
Temperature (°F)55
Height10 cm - 50 cm
Spread10 cm - 50 cm
GrowthMedium

Description and Growing Information

ShapeUpright.
LandscapeAs an accent plant, as a potted patio or indoor plant or as a specimen.
PropagationOffsets.
CultivationPlant in moist but well-draining soil with orchid bark in partial sun to partial shade.
PestsNone known.
Notable SpecimensMuttart Conservatory, Edmondton, Alberta, Canada.
Leaf DescriptionLong, smooth lanceolate leaves that measure the length of the plant and droop slightly. Straight vertical venation.
Flower DescriptionUnique, erect, solitary flat bloom with petals that are "woven" like a basket or braid shaped like a paddle.
Colour DescriptionDeep green leaves and a magenta to bright fuschia flower.
Texture DescriptionSmooth.

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