Tillandsia cyanea 'Vincent'

A tip to get shy plants to flower is to let the water dry in the centre of the plant then place a plastic bag over the plant with a ripe banana inside for a week or so - the banana gives off ethylene gas which stimulates blooming.

When you have baby plants (pups) appearing at the side and the parent looks like it is starting to rot, leave the original in place, don't remove it as this will feed the growing plantlets.

Aftercare of your Tillandsia Bromeliad:

• Place your plant in bright indirect light in a warm, preferably humid room.
• Mist the plant occasionally and stand in a tray of pebbles to increase humidity.
• Keep the central well of the plant filled with rainwater from March to October. Over winter, keep it on the dry side, filling just occasionally and not fully.
• Remember to also water the plant compost as well as the central well, leaving it just damp.
• A very weak (quarter mix) of liquid houseplant feed once a month while in full growth can be poured into the rosette cup.

Pruning your Bromeliad:

• No pruning is necessary, although any brown leaves can be trimmed.
• Once flowering is over, leave the main rosette in place as it dies back.

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Our experienced nursery team will always send your plants nursery fresh in the perfect condition to thrive when you plant them, so although most plants are very tough and will not be affected by all but the most extreme frosts or heatwaves, we avoid dispatching the most perishable plants if extreme weather is forecast, or over Bank Holiday weekends.

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