General Information

  • Category- Flower
  • Binomial Name- Billbergia
  • Common Names- Queens Tears, Foolproof Plant
  • Spread- 12-18 inches**
  • Height- 18-24 inches**
  • Average Production- 30-40 flowers per plant
  • Days to Maturity- 700-1095 days*

Environmental Requirements

  • Soil-  Well-drained, acidic soil.
  • Soil moisture- 20%
  • Soil pH- 6.0-7.0
  • Soil temperature- 18-27°C
  • Climate temperature- 18 to 27°C
  • Sun Requirements- Full Sun
  • Best Time to Plant- Summer (April-June)

Tips to Grow Billbergia

  1. Arrange good quality Billbergia cuttings with rootball.
  2. The soil should be Well-drained and acidic soil. Use bromeliad mix or orchid potting mixture for potted plants.
  3. They usually have only five to eight narrow stiff sward-shaped leaves arranged in a tube-shaped rosette of which the upper half flares outward. Its arching leaves are 10-14 inches long and about 0.4 inches wide, leading to a graceful appearance that requires some room to spread out. 
  4. Apply standard liquid fertilizer regularly, about every two weeks.
  5. During the summer months, offer this plant a balanced fertilizer once every other week. 
  6. Using a sharp knife, harvest by cutting a clean angled edge. Remove any foliage that will fall below the surface of the water of a vase.

** The values are standard values but might change a bit.

*To get flowers quickly, the users can buy plants from nursery.

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