Botanical Name: Billbergia nutans
Common Name: Queen's tears Type of Plant: monocot: perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape epiphytic plant, growing in spreading clumps of stiff, spiny grass-like leaves forming rosettes – long drooping flower clusters Height 18" - 2' Spread 2 - 4' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure in/out prefers partial shade outdoors, bright light indoors Soil needs a light, well-drained soil Hardiness some frost (zones 16-24); durable indoors Morphology: Leaves to 1 1/2' long, 1/2" wide, finely toothed, forming an open rosette - eventually becomes a dense clump Flowers bracts bright rose; flowers sutular, rose-colored, with green and edged in blue Fruit small berry Propagation: division Usage: usually a single potted plant, but can be used in trees, mounted on boards, or as a shrubby groundcover under trees – drought tolerant in the ground Landscape Care: Watering can be kept dry in winter, but needs frequent watering during growing season Fertilizing balanced, 1/2 strength, 2X monthly during growing season Pruning divide, remove center section occasionally Pests/Diseases root rot in wet, poorly-drained soils Origin: Brazil Family: Bromeliaceae Notes: |
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