Tillandsia Pink Quill- air plant (single plant)

Description

In India, we can sell this Tillandsia Pink Quill- air plant (single plant) via online delivery systems to any states including Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha (Orissa), Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal

The Tillandsia Pink Quill (Tillandsia cyanea) is a striking and popular air plant known for its vibrant, flat pink inflorescence that resembles a feather or quill—hence the name. It’s a member of the bromeliad family and differs from many other air plants in that it can be grown potted in soil or mounted like traditional epiphytic Tillandsia.

🌸 Botanical Info

• Scientific Name: Tillandsia cyanea

• Common Name: Pink Quill Plant

• Family: Bromeliaceae (bromeliad family)

🌿 Plant Characteristics

• Leaves: Long, narrow, arching green leaves form a rosette.

• Inflorescence: Distinctive, pink bract (the “quill”) that can last for 1–3 months. From it, small purple or violet flowers may emerge briefly.

• Growth Habit: Forms small clumps over time. Mature size is about 10–12 inches tall.

🌤️ Growing Conditions

• Light: Bright, indirect light is best. Avoid harsh midday sun, which can scorch the plant.

• Soil (optional): Though an air plant, T. cyanea can grow in a well-draining orchid mix or even plain bark. It’s one of the few air plants that tolerates soil.

• Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity. Mist regularly or use a humidity tray.

• Watering:

  • If mounted: Soak or mist 2–3 times per week.

  • If potted: Water the soil lightly when almost dry—do not let it sit soggy.

  • Always allow the center rosette to dry to avoid rot.

• Temperature: Warm, indoor temperatures 60–85°F (16–29°C). Protect from frost.

🌿 Care Tips

• No fertilizer is strictly necessary, but occasional feeding (diluted bromeliad or orchid fertilizer) during the growing season can help.

• Once the pink bract fades, the plant will slowly die, but it often produces “pups” (offsets) at the base for propagation.

• Remove pups when they are about 1/3–1/2 the size of the parent plant and replant or mount them.

🪴 Best Uses

• Great for tabletop displays, windowsills, or mounted décor in well-lit rooms.

• Pairs beautifully with driftwood, cork bark, or decorative pots.