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angel's tears [3]

Billbergia × windii

★ RHS AGMLow Maintenance

Genus: Billbergia
Family: Bromeliaceae

About this plant

A compact perennial with funnel-shaped rosettes of dull green strap-shaped leaves, and pendent racemes of pink and green flowers arise from rose-pink bracts, on stems to 50cm

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1B

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingWest FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow indoors or under glass in containers of epiphytic bromeliad compost in bright indirect light. Keep the central funnel filled with fresh water. Water freely when in growth and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Dislikes a dry atmosphere so maintain moderate humidity or mist weekly with soft water

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed as soon as ripe at 27°C or root offsets in summer

Pests

Scale insects may be a problem

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years