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Tillandsia cyanea

Also Known As

  • Air Plant
  • Pink Quill

Plant type

gift, bromeliad

size

  • H: 8"-10"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Tillandsia cyanea plant details

Tillandsia cyanea is a broadleaf evergreen bromeliad or gift with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and occasional water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tillandsia cyanea

Plant type: bromeliad or gift
Plant family: bromeliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 8 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tillandsia cyanea

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Gardening facts about Tillandsia cyanea plant

How to Grow Tillandsia cyanea

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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