Plant Bio

Pink Quill is a member of the bromeliad family of air plants and gets its name from the plume of bright pink bracts that last for months. Arching, narrow green leaves grow in a rosette, with flower spikes appearing in summer. Its pink bracts are densely overlapping, with violet-blue flowers emerging for a brief show. Putting your plant on a plant stand while it’s in bloom will give it all the attention it deserves.

Good, bright, natural light is best for your Pink Quill Plant. An east or west exposure fits that bill. You want it in this light to bring on the flowering & keep the plant happy for the long run. Be sure to avoid any strong, direct sun as the plant will burn, baby burn. This plant doesn’t need a lot. The best way to water yours is to spray it once or twice a week, depending on how dry your conditions are. You can give the growing medium a good drink every 1-3 months, depending on the temperatures and the season. Like all houseplants, water less in the late fall/winter months. If your water is hard, then use purified or distilled water, as this plant is susceptible to a build-up of minerals in some tap water. It’s best to spray the fertilizer onto the foliage & the surface of the growing medium. You can use an all-purpose orchid food diluted to 1/2 strength or a fertilizer formulated for air plants. You want to fertilise in the spring &/or summer. Once or twice a year should do.