Tillandsia Cyanea / Lindenii

About:

There are several plants from the Tillandsia genus grown as houseplants. The Blue flowered Torch or Pink Quill Plant otherwise known as Tillandsia cyanea or Tillandsia lindenii is one of the most popular air purifying plant grown. The fan flower isn’t very big air plants. It will only achieve a spread of a couple of about 12″ – 16″ inches. The plant produces long, thin leaves forming a rosette. The rosette slowly curves upward and outward. The funnel helps the plant collect a reservoir, allowing it to go longer without water.

Flowering season: Winter

Planting Media: Soilrite mix would be a perfect planting medium for all kinds of plants.  If required pebbles (1-1.5cm) can be added to the mix to make sure the planting medium is well drained.

Water: This 1 doesn’t need a lot. The best way to water yours is to spray it once or twice a week, depending on how dry your conditions are. You can give the growing medium a good drink every 1-2 months, depending on the temperatures and the season. Like all houseplants, water less in the late fall/winter months. If your water is hard, then use purified or distilled water as this plant is susceptible to a build-up of minerals in some tap waters.

Sunlight: Good, bright natural light is best for you Pink Quill Plant. An east or west exposure fits that bill. You want it in this light to bring on the flowering & keep the plant happy for the long run. Be sure to avoid any strong, direct sun as the plant will burn baby burn.

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