{"product_id":"tillandsia-cyanea-variegata","title":"Tillandsia cyanea 'Variegata' – Tillandsia with variegated leaves and pink flower | Tropical bromeliad","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTillandsia cyanea 'Variegata'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known by the botanical name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWallisia cyanea 'Variegata'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a remarkable tropical bromeliad prized for its narrow, arching leaves with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreen-and-cream variegation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and its spectacular, fan-shaped, bright pink inflorescence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelicate violet-blue flowers may emerge from the pink bracts, creating a spectacular contrast with the variegated foliage. Even outside the flowering period, the plant remains decorative thanks to its leaf coloring and the compact shape of its rosette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike many other Tillandsia, this species can be successfully grown in a pot, in a very airy substrate suitable for epiphytic plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 Botanical Characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWallisia cyanea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 'Variegata' (syn. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTillandsia cyanea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 'Variegata')\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bromeliaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tillandsia variegata, Pink-Flowered Bromeliad, Pink Quill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tropical epiphytic bromeliad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e narrow, arching, green with longitudinal cream or yellowish-white stripes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInflorescence:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pink, flattened bracts arranged in a fan shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e violet-blue, with a relatively short lifespan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e compact, with leaves arranged in a rosette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e decorative indoor plant, suitable for collections of bromeliads and tropical plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ Growing Conditions and Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e prefers abundant, indirect natural light. Insufficient light may reduce the intensity of the variegation and the ability to flower, while strong sunlight may cause scorching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e moderately, after the substrate has partially dried. The roots should not be kept constantly wet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e prefers moderate to high humidity, combined with good air circulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ideally 18–28°C. Avoid temperatures below 15°C and cold drafts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e occasionally, with diluted fertilizer suitable for bromeliads or orchids.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the pink inflorescence can remain decorative for a long time, while the violet flowers appear successively and last for a shorter period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the rosette that has flowered gradually completes its life cycle and may produce side shoots that will continue the plant's growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 Secret Garden substrate recommendation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eorchid substrate for epiphytes, with a fine or medium grain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, to ensure good root aeration and quick drainage of excess water. A mix of finely chopped bark, coconut fibers, and perlite may be suitable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨ What makes it special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariegated leaves with longitudinal cream and green stripes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright pink inflorescence with an unusual fan shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViolet-blue flowers that contrast with the pink bracts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorative appearance even outside the flowering period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn attractive variety for collectors of bromeliads and tropical plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📌 Important information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe degree of variegation, stripe distribution, and color intensity may naturally vary from one specimen to another.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant is sold with or without an inflorescence, depending on its stage of development and availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight including pot: approx. 15 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ceramic pot is not included in the price.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"9 cm pot","offer_id":57861267161414,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/Tillandsia-cyanea-anita.jpg?v=1772144059","url":"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/en-se\/products\/tillandsia-cyanea-variegata","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}