Billbergia nutans
queen's tears
Prolific small upright bromeliad marks spring with showy arching-hanging flowers of pink, green, violet and yellow. Nice understory plant or potted.
 Altura | 8–18 pulg. |
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 Ancho | 6–24 pulg. |
 Tolera | Costa, Veranos frescos, Neblina, Macetas, Descuido |
 Riego | Bajo – Moderado |
Bromeliads have evolved their unique shape to funnel rainwater into their centers, and then store it there. When watering it is best to simulate this, by watering from above. When indoors, you can water in the center of the crown and allow the water to overflow down into the lower 'tanks' and then the roots without getting the area around your plant wet. This species has shown surprising drought tolerance; plants are seen surviving in neglected coastal gardens where water is scarce. | |
 Resiste hasta | 24 °F |
 Exposición | Sombra total – Pleno sol |
 Características | Bromelia, Epífita, Con flores, Tipo pasto, Colibríes, Tropical |
 Interior / exterior | Interior o exterior |
 Drenaje | En el suelo: mezcla para cactus, En maceta: mezcla para cactus, Corteza para orquídeas, Tolera suelo arenoso, 1/2 arena, 1/2 turba |
 Fertilización | Ácido a media concentración, Necesita poco |
 Origen | Sur de Brasil, Paraguay, Argentina, Uruguay |
 Nativa de California | No |
 Zonas Sunset | 14–24, H1 |
Notas de cultivo
Plants expand readily into almost grassy clumps by basal sprouts.
This bromeliad will grow in light soil or as an epiphyte in a bark mix or even mounted where regularly irrigated.
In the fog belt, plants will tolerate full sun; otherwise give them a bit of shade for best appearance. Or, try them under a tree where fog drip contributes moisture.
Interés especial
Bring into a prominent place during its brief spring bloom. Potted plants look good elevated to feature the pendulous flowers.
Más información
The flowering period of this bromeliad is short compared to other showy bromeliads like Aechmea, Vriesea, and Neoregelia. It is one of the easiest and most reliable bromeliads for California gardens.
Enlaces
Esta información refleja las observaciones de Grubb and Nadler y de nuestra comunidad de amantes de las plantas. Siempre tomamos en cuenta las aportaciones de otros horticultores y agradecemos los comentarios de quienes tengan más información sobre el cultivo de esta planta.
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