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Billbergia Bromeliad Species

Billbergiasanderiana

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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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Species

sanderiana (san-der-ee-AH-nuh)

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Synonym

Billbergia amoena var. cylindracea

Billbergia amoena var. penduliflora

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

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

Pale Green

Bloom Time

N/A

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MotherNature4

Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | February 2008 | neutral

This is a thick, vase shaped plant with light green leaves and black spines. The pendant inflorescence has green striped flowers with sh...Read Moreowy pink bracts.

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