Family: Bromeliaceae
(bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee) Genus: Billbergia (bil-BERG-a) Species: nutans (NUT-ans) Cultivar: Mini
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Category Tropicals and Tender PerennialsEpiphytes Water Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Light ShadeFoliage Grown for foliageEvergreen Provides Winter Interest Smooth Textured Veined Unknown Foliage Color Blue-GreenOrange/Apricot Height 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)Spacing 6-9 in. (15-22 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) 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 Can be grown as an annualSuitable for growing in containers Danger Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handlingBloom Color PinkRose/Mauve Pale Green Dark Blue Lavender Bloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Winter/Early SpringMid Winter Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information UnknownPropagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium Seed Collecting Unknown |