Queen's Tears, Friendship Plant, "Mini Form" Billbergia Nutans has blooms that look like other Billbergia nutans plants' blooms; however, they are much smaller as is the plant.
by htop Feb 18, 2006 4:50 PM
Billbergia Nutans 'Mini' blooms are edged in a royal blue which appears to be a purple in some lighting as shown here. There are 4 sticky nectar droplets on the bloom (hence the name "Queen's Tears).
by htop Feb 18, 2006 4:47 PM
Billbergia Nutans 'Mini' leaves have stiff spines and banding on the undersides.
by htop Feb 17, 2006 4:47 PM
A view of Billbergia Nutans 'Mini' leaves and an emerging inflorescence.
by htop Feb 17, 2006 4:47 PM
Queen's Tears'Mini' (Billbergia Nutans) bloom's emerging from pink bracts and opening in afternoon sunlight (blooming for the 2nd time in late October)
by htop Oct 29, 2008 9:18 AM
Queen's Tears 'Mini' (Billbergia Nutans) blooms emerging from pink bracts and opening in afternoon sunlight (2nd blooms in late October)
by htop Oct 29, 2008 9:54 AM
"Queen's Tears 'Mini' (Billbergia Nutans) bloom with pollen on petal
by htop Nov 8, 2008 10:00 PM
Attractive flowers are formed in late winter in greenhouse with cool temp.
by Lily_love Feb 8, 2009 11:51 PM
