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Billbergia brasiliensis

Exotic tube-like billbergia, with silver banded stiff leaves. Even when not in flower, this plant is very striking. Showy pink-blue inflorescences in late spring.

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30cm-40cm

Bromeliaceae

5 ºC to 15 ºC

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Exotic tube-like billbergia, with silver banded stiff leaves. Even when not in flower, this plant is very striking. Showy pink-blue inflorescences in late spring. Its long tubes are ideal hosts for frogs. Billbergia brasiliensis takes hot, dry conditions and cool winters but it is sensitive to frost. Semi-shade. Best as an epiphyte.

Cultivation	Protected
Plant origin	America
Presentation	Bare root
Max. Size	30cm-40cm
Botanical family	Bromeliaceae
Light	Medium
Minimum winter temperature	5 ºC to 15 ºC
Plant type	Herbaceous
Care	Pot
Shape	Perennials