Billbergia Bromeliad, Queen’s-Tears
Billbergiaelegans

Family: Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Billbergia (bil-BERG-a)
Species: elegans (ELL-eh-ganz)

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color
Bronze

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

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

Bloom Color
Orange
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Medium Blue

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting