Billbergia nutans Bilnut Bromeliad 140mm
Billbergia nutans Bilnut Bromeliad 140mm
Product Description
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Billbergia nutans Bromeliad,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Indoor Plants, Palms, Ferns & Tropical Clumping, Epiphytic
Description:
A quick growing bromeliad with a clumping, weeping habit and long, narrow grey-green leaves. Beautiful short lived pendant-like green, pink and blue flowers during Spring add to the interest of this plant. Great for hanging pots and dry, shady gardens. Grows approx. 50cm tall x 60cm wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade, Shade Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Feature, Groundcover, Indoor Plant, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases:Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Bromeliaceae SouthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Grey
Flower Colour: Blue, Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate