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Family: Bromeliaceae
(bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee) Genus: Wallisia Species: cyanea (sy-AN-ee-uh) Cultivar: Pink Quill Synonym:Tillandsia cyanea
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Category Tropicals and Tender PerennialsEpiphytes Water Requirements Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between wateringsSun Exposure Light ShadeFoliage EvergreenFoliage Color UnknownHeight 6-12 in. (15-30 cm)Spacing 15-18 in. (38-45 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow Can be grown as an annualSuitable for growing in containers Danger N/ABloom Color LavenderBloom Characteristics Flowers are fragrantBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerLate Summer/Early Fall Mid Fall Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information UnknownPropagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)From seed; sow indoors before last frost By budding Seed Collecting N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed |