Tillandsia cyanea - Pink Quill

Easy to grow bromeliad. The bright pink plume from which it derives its name lasts for months. Violet blue flowers emerge from the pink quill.
Tillandsias normally anchor themselves to trees.

Easy to grow bromeliad. The bright pink plume from which it derives its name lasts for months. Violet blue flowers emerge from the pink quill.
Tillandsias normally anchor themselves to trees.

The roots are used primarily for anchoring. This one is unique in that it is the only tillandsia that can be pot grown. Use a loose orchid type mix. It can also be attached to bark with wire or wedge into place.