Queen,s Tears. A striking houseplant with unusual flowers and colourful bracts. Decorative strap-like foliage flushed red
. Max Height 35cm. Max Spread 35cm. Flowers June to July. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Billbergia nutans
A striking houseplant with unusual flowers and colourful bracts. Decorative strap-like foliage flushed red
Description
Additional information
| Generic | Billbergia |
|---|---|
| Species | nutans |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Queen, s Tears |
| Flower Colour | blue, pink, red |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 35cm |
| Family | Bromeliaceae |
| Spread | 35cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, red |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Water with rain water, Water with tepid water |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Mealy bugs, Scale |
| Maintenance | Keep the central 'vase' filled with water, Feed |
| Propagation | Division |
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