Pink Bromeliad
Epiphytic - thrives in Thai humidity. Fill central tank with water; soil is secondary.
An epiphytic perennial forming a vase-like rosette of silvery-green, strap-shaped leaves. It is famously topped by a long-lasting, pyramidal spike of bright pink bracts. Thriving in shade where other plants struggle, its long-lasting bloom brings months of color to interiors and humid garden corners.
Cultivation
Sunlight
Partial Shade. Filtered light maintains best foliage color.
Watering
Fill the central 'tank' (cup) with water. Soil watering is secondary.
Soil Mix
Epiphytic: 100% coconut husk chunks. No soil.
Fertilizer
Apply quarter-strength balanced fertilizer into tank monthly during warm season.
Challenges
Mosquito larvae breed in standing tank water.
Flush tank weekly with fresh water. Add BTI drops for biological control.
