Tillandsia cyanea - How's that for a name?
Jul 30, 2018 21:53:31 #
Hi Carol,
Very nice images; tack sharp and perfectly exposed. They probably wouldn't work out in northern Idaho. Summer temp's are in the mid 90's, but humidity quite low.
I see you have finely put your D850 to work. Great results.
Gary
Very nice images; tack sharp and perfectly exposed. They probably wouldn't work out in northern Idaho. Summer temp's are in the mid 90's, but humidity quite low.
I see you have finely put your D850 to work. Great results.
Gary
Jul 30, 2018 22:03:33 #
Gary K wrote:
Hi Carol,
Very nice images; tack sharp and perfectly exposed. They probably wouldn't work out in northern Idaho. Summer temp's are in the mid 90's, but humidity quite low.
I see you have finely put your D850 to work. Great results.
Gary
Very nice images; tack sharp and perfectly exposed. They probably wouldn't work out in northern Idaho. Summer temp's are in the mid 90's, but humidity quite low.
I see you have finely put your D850 to work. Great results.
Gary
Thank you, Gary! Northern Idaho might be a bit out of the comfort range for this little plant although it would be OK as a house plant. Yes, the first two are focus stacks shot with the D850. I only got it a couple of weeks ago and it is a delight to use.
Carol
Jul 30, 2018 22:05:48 #
Jul 30, 2018 22:11:34 #
Bill_de wrote:
That's such a beauty it doesn't look real. Nice shot.
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Thank you, Bill! I’m constantly on the lookout for unusual plant withpretty colors.
Jul 30, 2018 22:24:56 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
Thank you, Bill! I’m constantly on the lookout for unusual plant withpretty colors.
I just used Google to see where they can be purchased. Surprise, surprise ... they can be ordered through Amazon with 2 day shipping.
How often do they usually bloom if kept as an indoor plant?
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Jul 31, 2018 02:13:12 #
Jul 31, 2018 04:19:13 #
Bill_de wrote:
I just used Google to see where they can be purchased. Surprise, surprise ... they can be ordered through Amazon with 2 day shipping.
How often do they usually bloom if kept as an indoor plant?
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How often do they usually bloom if kept as an indoor plant?
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Bill, I got mine at Home Depot for $5. I just got it a couple of weeks ago so I don’t know too much about it. I know the pink bract last for a long time. The little flowers open in pairs, one on each side, and they only last 2 or 3 days. There is a good bit of time between their opening, too. This one only had the pink when I got it and I had to wait for it to do its thing. Bromeliads do well down here so I expect it to thrive. This particular variety doesn’t get very big.
Jul 31, 2018 04:20:15 #
Katydid wrote:
Fantastic colors, photo! Very special.
Thank you, Katy! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Jul 31, 2018 06:06:09 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
Tillandsia cyanea is in the bromeliad family and is native to the rainforests of Ecuador. It is also know as the Pink Quill plant. I love the colors and the neat growth pattern of this little air plant. It is only a few inches high but it creates a bright spot wherever it is placed. The pink bract last for several months with the blue/purple flowers opening periodically but only lasting a couple of days. The bracts are relatively flat as you can see in the close up shot.
good shots
Jul 31, 2018 06:13:57 #
Jul 31, 2018 06:18:11 #
Jul 31, 2018 06:19:18 #
nimbushopper wrote:
Beautiful plant! I love all bromeliads.
Thank you, Nim. I like them, too. Many of the tropical plants we have are so colorful and unusual.
Jul 31, 2018 06:27:07 #
Jul 31, 2018 06:34:39 #
Treepusher wrote:
Great color with these! Excellent shots!
Thank you, Randy!
Jul 31, 2018 07:01:20 #
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