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Billbergia Bromeliad, Queen’s-Tears 'Casa Blanca'

Billbergia

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Family

Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Billbergia (bil-BERG-a)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Smooth

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

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)

Danger

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

Bloom Color

Scarlet (dark red)

Coral/Apricot

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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Txrob

Houston, TX | June 2016 | positive

This plant can survive on watering every two weeks. Good for the beginner! DO NOT keep soil water-logged! Pups produced frequently. D...Read More

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