Friendship Plant,Queens Tears. Bromeliad with funnel-shaped rosettes of strap-shaped, red-flushed, grey-green leaves. Slender red bracted stems bears panicles of green, rose-pink and blue attractive flowers. Max Height 50cm. Max Spread 80cm. Flowers June to August. Partial shade. Not hardy.
Billbergia nutans
Bromeliad with funnel-shaped rosettes of strap-shaped, red-flushed, grey-green leaves. Slender red bracted stems bears panicles of green, rose-pink and blue attractive flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Billbergia |
|---|---|
| Species | nutans |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Friendship Plant, Queens Tears |
| Flower Colour | green, pink |
| Soil | Gritty |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 50cm |
| Family | Bromeliaceae |
| Spread | 80cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Not hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | |
| Border | Pot, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
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