A striking houseplant with unusual flowers and colourful bracts. Decorative grass-like striped foliage
. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers April to May to September. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Tillandsia cyanea
A striking houseplant with unusual flowers and colourful bracts. Decorative grass-like striped foliage
Description
Additional information
| Generic | Tillandsia |
|---|---|
| Species | cyanea |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | pink, violet |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 30cm |
| Family | Bromeliaceae |
| Spread | 40cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, purple |
| Flowers From | April, May, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Allow compost to dry out between waterings, Mist regularly, Water sparingly in winter |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Mealy bugs, Scale |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation | Division |
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