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Wallisia cyanea
Bromeliads and air plantsMood Meter: Needs a Little Love
Also called: Pink Quill Bromeliad
Scientific Name History
Current accepted name: Wallisia cyanea
Previously or alternatively classified as: Tillandsia cyanea
Narrow arching leaves form a rosette around a flat vivid pink paddle/quill-shaped inflorescence that produces violet flowers.
Growth habit: epiphytic rosette.
Plant Mood Meter: Needs a Little Love
It prefers bright filtered light, moderate humidity, and an airy root environment.
Care guide
Bright indirect light. Direct sun: Avoid intense direct sun.
Water the root zone and foliage thoroughly but allow good drainage and airflow; avoid keeping the medium swampy.
Very airy bromeliad/epiphytic mix.
Moderate humidity is helpful.
Problems Planticist can help with UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescenceLow-humidity stressPest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup
