pink quill air plant Pink Quill, Tillandsia cyanea Kokedama

pink quill air plant Pink Quill, Tillandsia cyanea KokedamaThis is one of the epiphytic houseplants, the bromeliad family, with long, curved leaves. Tiny flowers grow on its bract (flower base). Life cycle: when the base of the flower begins to lose its color and turns brown, it means that the plant is reaching the end of its life, this is natural so you must cut the central spike or bract at the base when it is brown. After a few weeks you will see that suckers have been born at the base of the plant.

This is one of the epiphytic houseplants, the bromeliad family, with long, curved leaves. Tiny flowers grow on its bract (flower base).
Life cycle: when the base of the flower begins to lose its color and turns brown, it means that the plant is reaching the end of its life, this is natural so you must cut the central spike or bract at the base when it is brown. After a few weeks you will see that suckers have been born at the base of the plant.

Kokedama Care:

LIGHT:
A semi or full shade location is required. It can be grown since it is not very demanding of sunlight.
WATER:
It needs moderate watering since excess water can be harmful to it.
It is watered by immersion, you just have to immerse the ball in a container full of water for 15 minutes or until it is completely saturated with water.
Remove the kokedama from the water, let the excess water drain before putting it back in place, you must place it on a plate or a base.
The frequency of irrigation will vary depending on the location, in any case this is only an orientation, the frequency of irrigation also depends on the temperature and humidity, among other factors. So, adjust your watering based on the conditions your plant lives in.
And remember, it is almost always better to "sin" to water less than more.

HUMIDITY
They do not tolerate excess humidity well, so they should be kept in a place with good ventilation.

TEMPERATURE:
between 12 and 25 degrees.

FERTILIZER:
Strengthen with fertilizers and organic fertilizers, preferably adding them to irrigation water.

MAINTENANCE:
Cut the dried leaves carefully so as not to damage the healthy leaves. Avoid drafts and heating.

TOXICITY
Your Bromeliad is not known to be toxic to pets and humans, however, it may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

For units that are available, shipping will take place in 2 to 4 business days. In the event that you want to reserve, I will inform you of the new term.
The kokedama in the photo is not the exact plant you will receive, please note that it is a reference photo.
When you buy your kokedama online, give it time to adjust to its new surroundings. It is very common for them to lose a few leaves when they first arrive in their new home, but they will be complete with beautiful shiny new leaves in a week or two.