Billbergia Bromeliad Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Billbergia Bromeliads are great for beginners because they are easy for novice gardeners to care for. These epiphytic plants have bright pink flowers that typically bloom in spring and fall. When placed indoors or on a patio, they add a tropical feel.
Common Name |
Billbergia Bromeliad
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Billbergia
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Genus
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Billbergia
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Family
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Bromeliaceae
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Order
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Poales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Billbergia Bromeliad Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Billbergia Bromeliad.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Billbergia Bromeliad needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Billbergia Bromeliad needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Billbergia Bromeliad Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Billbergia Bromeliad to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
55°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Billbergia Bromeliad prefers High humidity levels, between 50% and 80%. |
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Billbergia Bromeliad Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Billbergia Bromeliad. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Billbergia Bromeliad plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Billbergia Bromeliad Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Billbergia Bromeliad plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Light Pink
Chili Red
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Billbergia Bromeliad toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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Billbergia Bromeliad Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Billbergia Bromeliad, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
autumn
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Billbergia Bromeliad Native Region |
Find out where the Billbergia Bromeliad plant originated. |
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Country |
South America
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