Tillandsia - Fairy of peace and prosperity. And a spectacular flower π
Homeland of this beautiful and unusual plants - Tropics of Latin America. According to Feng Shui guru, Tillandsia can help people mired in domestic and financial problems. The plant attracts prosperity and makes for a fresh look at the life.
Although called blue plant Tillandsia, its thin, curved leaves collected in the outlet, have a gray-green color and a beautiful bright pink flower spike has a bluish veins.
Tillandsia grows in tropical forests rootlessFor what is called "sky-flower". The most extraordinary of its ability - to grow anywhere: on a tree branch, stones, shells, and so on.. This means that you will be able to show imagination and create an original composition. Its main character will be, of course, a bright flower.
Tillandsia Cyanea - the only species that can be grown at home in a pot. The best option - to plant a flower on... thick branch or scenic snag, attaching to them the guest from the tropics. More conventional way - to use a substrate for orchids, consisting of bark and moss.
Next should follow these care guidelines:
π Flower love shine. But the place where blooms Tillandsia, should be protected from direct sunlight.
Optimal π temperature for flower -23- 29 degrees in summer and 15 to 18 - in the winter;
π Tillandsia requires high humidity. With minimal care is required constantly defended sprinkle water slightly above room temperature.
π water should not fall on spica, Otherwise it will rot. When watering the jet should be directed to the middle of the socket.
π Once a month Tillandsia requires feeding - compound fertilizer with potassium, phosphorus, and a small amount of nitrogen.
All substances necessary for life, the flower is taken from the air by sucking them through the flakes, covering leaves. After flowering the mother plant dies, but gives the kids. Which again bloom again. So you will not get bored! If you like bright and unusual houseplant, please click the "Thumbs up!" Thanks. Read more: How to care for winter Spathiphyllum, a flower to please you