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Tillandsia cyanea
Name - Pronounced TIL-land-see-a. Common name: blue-flowered torchDescription
- Appear in many shapes. This variety bears a spectacular pink bract, that
looks like a cuttlefish, growing out of its rosette of fine green leaves. The
bract changes colour from green at flowering time. The real flowers, which appear
singly from each notch, are bright purple, three-petalled blooms. These do not
last long, though the bract stays colourful for several weeks.Origin
- Tropical and subtropical AmericaFamily - Bromeliad familyCare
Tips - Water sparingly - tolerant of dry conditions. Needs high humidity,
stand the pot on a saucer of moist pebbles. Mist often with soft water. Feed fortnightly.
Enjoys bright filtered light. Never allow the temperature to fall below 12°C/55°F.Trivia
- Tillandsia are epiphytic, which means they grow on trees, without taking
goodness from their host.
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