Blue-flowered torch. A striking houseplant with unusual flowers and colourful bracts. Decorative grass-like striped foliage
. Max Height 35cm. Max Spread 50cm. Flowers April to May to September. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Tillandsia lindenii
A striking houseplant with unusual flowers and colourful bracts. Decorative grass-like striped foliage
Category: Houseplants
Description
Additional information
Generic | Tillandsia |
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Species | lindenii |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Blue-flowered torch |
Flower Colour | pink, blue |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 35cm |
Family | Bromeliaceae |
Spread | 50cm |
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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