Tillandsia cyanea T6

Tillandsia cyanea is one of the most well-known and popular species of the genus. It originates from the humid mountain forests of Ecuador and was described by John Gilbert Baker in 1877.
The species name "cyanea" is derived from the Ancient Greek kyaneos ("blue") and refers to the striking blue-violet flowers.

Characteristics:

Tillandsia cyanea forms flat, grass-like rosettes with soft, glossy, green to slightly bronze-colored leaves. Its most distinctive feature is the flat, pink to rose-colored inflorescence ("fishbone shape"), from which several bright violet-blue, fragrant flowers emerge one after another. It usually only blooms once in cultivation but produces many offsets.

Care Instructions:

Light: Bright to semi-shady, no direct midday sun – well suited for windowsills with east or west light.
Water: Keep the substrate slightly moist (for pot culture) or spray 2–3 times weekly (for airy conditions). Use soft water.
Humidity: Medium to high (50–70%), especially important during the flowering period. Air movement is desirable.
Fertilizer: We recommend using our special Tillandsia or orchid fertilizer in diluted form 1–2 times per month in spring and summer.
Temperature: 18–28 °C, no temperatures below 12 °C – keep consistently warm.

Note: This species is often grown in pots or substrate but is also suitable for airy mountings. Ideal as a beginner plant and for indoor spaces – especially a real eye-catcher during flowering.