Pink quill

Pink quill Care

Tillandsia cyanea

What is the plant

A piece of tropical beauty and extravagance, this easy-to-care plant dazzles with its bright colors and elegance and is a perfect addition to any indoor garden.

Native to Ecuador, this tropical evergreen grows between 8-12 inches (20-30 cm). Also known as Rooster in other languages, it is highly sought after due to its bright and contrasting colors.
One can identify the plant by lean and pointy leaves in a greyish-green shade and slight reddish stripes arranged in a loose rosette. It flourishes from a large stem that bears a fan-like pink structure up to 15cm long. The real flower is violet-blue and flourishes only after 2 to 3 years when it reaches maturity.
Easy to care for but still requires some love and attention, this plant can be both aerial and ground plant.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

12°C - 18°C

Hardiness zone

9b - 12

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water 2 to 3 times a week in the summer and once a week in winter. Spray instead of pouring. The soil needs to be fully dry within 3 hours to prevent rot, and the amount of water will be determined both by the environment and the pot where it’s planted, as shallow pots require more frequent watering. In the summer, it is advised to submerge it in warm water for 5 to 10 minutes. A good indicator of a lack of water is wilting leaves.
Pruning
No specific requirements.
Fertilizer
Pink Quill doesn’t need fertilization in order to survive, but it can be done to boost its growth. Fertilize once a month.

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Sunlight
The ideal light conditions are an indirect bright light, and it should have about 10 hours of light daily.
Soil
When in aerial conditions, it doesn’t require any soil. When in planters and containers, a sandy and fertile substrate is ideal.
Propagation
This plant can be propagated through seeds, even though it’s a difficult process, and by new plants that sprout around the mother that can be repotted.

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Temperature
Keep temperatures between 53-77 ºF (12-25 ºC). The minimum it can endure is 41 ºF (5 ºC) with high humidity levels and air circulation.
Container
It can be planted in any container, as it doesn’t require any specific conditions.
Fun fact
Its roots are mostly used for support and clinging onto trees, so Pink Quill collects nutrients and humidity through their leaves instead.

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Popularity
5,440 people already have this plant 1,212 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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