Tillandsia cyanea

Pink Quill

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Tillandsia cyanea, commonly known as Pink Quill, is an epiphytic bromeliad native to tropical Americas. Features vibrant pink bracts and tubular blue flowers.
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Plant Details

Common Name Pink Quill
Family Bromeliaceae
Genus Tillandsia
Species Cyanea
Origin South America
Blooming Pink bracts with blue flowers, typically winter to spring
Leaf Color Grey-green leaves with pink bract
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Epiphytic mix: orchid bark, perlite, or mounted on wood; no heavy potting soil

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Watering

Mist leaves daily or soak weekly; ensure bract remains dry to prevent rot

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light essential for flowering; avoid direct scorching sun

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Fertilization

Apply diluted bromeliad fertilizer once monthly during active growth period

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Pruning

Remove spent flower spike and dead leaves after blooming cycle completes

Pest Control Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 7 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
54° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 90%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 20000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
5 – 20
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 80%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
150 – 500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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