Hello and welcome to Brainy Gardener! In this video, I'm going to show you the best way to grow a healthy pink quill (Wallisia cyanea) plant. Wallisia cyanea is a beautiful ornamental plant that can be used in your garden or home as a decorative feature. It's really easy to care for and grows pretty quickly, so stick around and I'll show you how to get started.
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The Best Way To Grow A Healthy Pink Quill (Wallisia Cyanea) Plant
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Video Timestamps
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0:00 - Introduction
0:56 - Light and Location
1:19 - Watering
1:43 - Temperature
1:55 - Humidity
2:17 - Fertilization
2:30 - Propagation
3:02 - Potting and Repotting
3:29 - Toxicity and Common Pests
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Summary
Pink Quill, botanical name Wallisia Cyanea, is a beautiful and rare perennial that originates from the rain forests of Ecuador. It has delicate dark pink or purple flowers that bloom in spring and autumn, making it a popular addition to any garden. This plant has a peculiar, quill-like look that is captivating and unique, making it an attractive addition to any home or office. Pink Quills are epiphytes meaning they do not need any soil and will attach themselves to the bark of trees using their roots.

1. Light and Location
Pink Quill thrives best in bright, indirect light. If you can’t provide a sunny location for your plant, a lightly shaded area is suitable as long as the plant receives at least several hours of sunlight daily. Avoid placing it in locations near drafty windows or doors or anywhere else where air circulation is poor. In any case, avoid direct sunlight for extended periods of time.

2. Watering
Pink quill houseplant benefits from infrequent watering in the summer months, when it’s actively growing. You can water pink quill once or twice per month during these warmer months. Allow the soil to dry out completely before adding water again. In the winter, cut back on watering even further and add only enough water for the plant to remain hydrated.

3. Temperature
Pink quill is a tropical plant and thrives best in average temperatures between 70 to and 80 degree Fahrenheit. Avoid exposing your plant to extreme heat or cold, including drafts from fireplaces, air conditioning or heating vents.

4. Humidity
Humidity requirements for pink quill houseplant are relatively low as long as you provide a light misting of water once a week. However, during the winter months when heating systems are running, it’s a good idea to increase ambient air moisture. Keeping the air humid around your Wallisia cyanea will help the plant to send out new leaves with ease.

5. Fertilization
Pink quill houseplants should be fertilized sparingly during the summer months when it’s actively growing. Any balanced, water-soluble fertilizer that is diluted to half-strength can be used every few weeks while the plant is in active growth. In winter, reduce feeding to once a month or even less.

6. Propagation
Pink Quill can be Propagated by using offsets. This process is simple and easy. The offsets known as 'pups' grow at the base of the plant. Simply detach healthy offsets when they reach one-third of the mother plant in length and replant. Keep the soil lightly moist until the plant is established. You can also choose to plant seeds into moist soil and allow them to germinate at around 20 degree centigrade. But this process isn’t considered as optimal as the previous one.

7. Potting and Repotting
Owing to its epiphytic nature, the Pink Quill does not require soil to grow; it can absorb nutrients from the air if attached to a support. All the water gets taken up by the leaves via misting. But it is one of the few in the Wallisia genus that can, in fact, be planted in soil. Just be sure to use either a bromeliad or an orchid mix.

8. Toxicity and Common Pests
Pink Quill is not poisonous to people or pets such as cats and dogs. The most common pests of these plants are mealybugs and aphids.
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