How to tend a Tillandsia cyanea

Also known as: Allardtia cyanea A.Dietr., Platystachys cyanea (A.Dietr.) K.Koch & Sello, Tillandsia columnaris É.Morren ex Baker, Tillandsia cyanea (A.Dietr.) É.Morren, Tillandsia uyucensis Gilmartin, Tillandsia uyucensis f. minor Gilmartin

Watering

Like moist environments, water thoroughly when soil is dry, water every day in summer, reduce water in winter

Sunlight

Like half shade, bright scattered light

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply liquid fertilizers once every 10-15 days in summer and autumn

Pruning

Remove old, diseased, dead leaves and withered flowers timely

About this plant

Origin
Ecuador
Category
Bromeliaceae, Tillandsia
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 15 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period mainly in winter and spring, viewing period 1-2 months
Flower colors
Bract blue purple, flower color blue purple
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