Blushing Bromiliad. A striking houseplant with brilliant red foliage and unusual tubular flowers forming a ‘Bird’s nest’. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers June to July. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Nidularium fulgens
A striking houseplant with brilliant red foliage and unusual tubular flowers forming a ‘Bird’s nest’
Additional information
| Generic | Nidularium |
|---|---|
| Species | fulgens |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Blushing Bromiliad |
| Flower Colour | white, blue |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 40cm |
| Family | Bromeliaceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, red |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 55°F / 12°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Water sparingly in winter, Water with rain water, Water with tepid water |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Mealy bugs, Scale |
| Maintenance | Feed, Keep the central 'vase' filled with water |
| Propagation | Division |
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