{"product_id":"pink-quill-plant-tillandsia-cyanea","title":"Tillandsia cyanea - Pink Quill Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis variety of Tillandsia can grow and thrive in a pot, unlike its more airy cousins. Just make sure it doesn't sit with soggy roots as it is still an epiphyte used to having a bit of air circulation around its feet! Like the other air plants, it grows in layers of green spikes, but this variety stands out because of the bright pink quill-shaped bract in the centre of the foliage. This variety will also occasionally sprout purple flowers from the quill; keep it in a bright spot to encourage flowering. This plant doesn't need repotting too frequently, so we'd recommend keeping it in a heavier cover pot to stop it getting too top-heavy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\nTillandsia cyanea (Tillandz' sky-blue plant)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant has recently been reclassified into a new genus of Bromeliads. Its new scientific name is Wallindsia cyanea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\nPink Quill, Fan Flower, Blue Flowered Torch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginates in Ecuador\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\nLikes bright, indirect light; think of the dappled light you'd get in the branches of a tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\nWater when the top two inches of soil are dry; this plant does not like having soggy roots! Make sure it doesn't dry out too much as this can make it less likely to flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\nAverage humidity is fine for this plant; mist occasionally if it's in a particularly dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\nMake sure it's a well-draining or chunky mix for this epiphyte; a mix with added sand or bark would work well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\nThis slow-growing plant doesn't need much fertilising; if you replenish the soil every year this should provide enough nutrients. If you want to add extra, feed it at the beginning of the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature\u003cbr\u003e\nAverage household temperatures of about 15-30°C are perfect- make sure it doesn't drop below 15°C in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, but too much nibbling won't be good for pets, small humans or the plant!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\nTry to use rainwater or distilled water when watering if possible; tapwater, especially hard water, can leave traces of the chemicals in it in your plant (like the limescale on taps or in kettles).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant doesn't need repotting too frequently, so we'd recommend keeping it in a heavier cover pot to stop it getting too top-heavy!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"5.5cm","offer_id":43146491789565,"sku":"3474448115961","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"9cm","offer_id":43146491756797,"sku":"4635448115961","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/tillandsia-cyanea-pink-quill-plant-2755475.jpg?v=1759413269","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/pink-quill-plant-tillandsia-cyanea","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}