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0Wallisia cyanea Barfuss & W.Till
- Taxonomy
- Family: Bromeliaceae · Genus: Tillandsia1
- Plant type
- Perennial, evergreen, epiphytic bromeliad. A plant forming a dense rosette with elongated, narrow, dark green leaves and a characteristic, flattened, pink bract flower spike.
- Native distribution
- Northwestern regions of Ecuador and Peru.3
- Natural habitat
- Occurs in the wet habitats of tropical rainforests. Primarily an epiphytic plant that settles on the branches and trunks of trees.
- Height / growth form
- Approximately 10–50 cm tall, with a dense, rosette growth form. Dark green, narrow, arching leaves can be up to 35 cm long. The flower spike is flattened, pink, and paddle-shaped.
- Flowering period
- Can flower in spring or autumn. Blue-purple, three-petaled flowers develop from the pink bracts.
- Growth & dormancy period
- Evergreen, perennial plant. Due to its tropical origin, it can thrive indoors year-round under suitable conditions. There is no specific documented dormancy period defined for the species.
- Ecology
- An epiphytic bromeliad that settles on the branches and trunks of trees in its natural habitat. Its roots primarily serve for anchorage. Adapted to a humid tropical forest environment.
- Conservation status
- NT Near threatened (IUCN)
Previously listed under Tillandsia cyanea, it is classified as NT (Near Threatened) on the IUCN Red List. The 2024 global extinction risk forecast shows a different result.56 - Synonyms
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7 synonyms
- Phytarrhiza lindenii E.Morren ex Baker
- Tillandsia caerulea Linden
- Tillandsia caerulea Linden ex K.Koch
- Tillandsia coerulea Linden
- Tillandsia coerulea Linden ex K.Koch
- Tillandsia cyanea Linden
- Tillandsia cyanea cyanea
Sources (9)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Tillandsia cyanea · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Lista de Especies de la Colección Viva del Jardín Botánico de Bogotá; The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species; Flora e F) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q163704 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Tillandsia cyanea1.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikipedia (hu) – Tillandsia cyanea · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Wallisia cyanea · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightbright indirect
Humiditymediumgeneral genus data
Min. temperature15 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Tillandsia tip: Soak it weekly for 20 minutes, then let it dry upside down within 4 hours.
Tillandsia cyanea – what to know
Tillandsia cyanea – family: Bromeliaceae, genus: Tillandsia. Native range: Northwestern regions of Ecuador and Peru. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: medium; min. 15 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Tillandsia cyanea?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Tillandsia cyanea need?
It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can Tillandsia cyanea get?
Keep it above 15 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Tillandsia cyanea toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Tillandsia cyanea flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Tillandsia: Typical flowering time: March, April, May, June.
What members’ data shows
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
Tillandsia
Data sources: GBIF.org – Tillandsia cyanea (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q163704 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Tillandsia cyanea1.jpg (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Tillandsia cyanea (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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