Billbergia Bromeliad, Flaming Torch, Summer Torch 'Kyoto'

Japan origin
Seed Parent: pyramidalis v. concolor

Bought 2 unplanted plants for $1 ea. from a box at the University of South FL semi-annual plant sale. Planted both about 2-3 weeks later ...Read Morein yard with weekly sprinkling system. Within a week to 10 days, one plant bloomed a gorgeous brilliant red torch-like bloom at least 6-7 in. tall. What excitement! The other hasn't bloomed yet, now 6 wks. later. I suppose they have their own blooming schedules.

Very nice landscape and potted plant- user-friendly (no sharp edges). Grows pretty fast and 'branches' forming small somewhat spread out...Read More colonies. Not seen mine flower yet, but grew well for me. One of several nice Bilbergia pyramidalis forms.