Billbergia Bromeliad Species, Flaming Torch, Summer Torch
Billbergiapyramidalis

Family: Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Billbergia (bil-BERG-a)
Species: pyramidalis (peer-uh-mid-AH-liss)

Category

Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Red

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

Unknown

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting

Unknown