A striking houseplant with unusual flowers and colourful bracts. Decorative strap-like foliage
. Max Height 50cm. Max Spread 25cm. Flowers June to July. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Billbergia windii
A striking houseplant with unusual flowers and colourful bracts. Decorative strap-like foliage
Category: Houseplants
Description
Additional information
Generic | Billbergia |
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Species | windii |
Varietry | |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | red, green, pink |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 50cm |
Family | Bromeliaceae |
Spread | 25cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, white |
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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