Tillandsia cyanea

[DaisyNonna]

Lovely son made a gift of this. Looked it up on the net and completely panicked. Anyone able to tell me how to try to keep it alive until my birthday in May. Not good with indoor plants. Need advice in words of one syllable, non-technical if possible.

[carlton23]

http://advancedsearch...tillandsia%2520cyanea

[Buenchico]

Carlton23 seems to have posted a link to a search on the VirginMedia server, which isn't available to those with other ISPs.

The Royal Horticultural Society website indicates that 'bright filtered light' is a possible key to success. So your Pink Quill needs to be on, or near to, a window ledge where you can get as close as possible to 'dappled shade':
http://apps.rhs.org.u...or/plant?plantid=3513

The need for 'moderate to high' humidity, mentioned here
http://www.guide-to-h...s.com/pink-quill.html
suggests that your bathroom might be the best place for it.

Chris

[heathfield]

For high humidity plants you can cover them with a clear plastic bag. It works like a mini greenhouse and keeps the air round them damp. Try not to let the plant touch the bag. It may not look too great, but it could save the plant for your birthday!

[carlton23]

Hmmm, sorry, didn`t think of that.