Queen's Tears
Billbergia Nutans
Overview
The Queen's Tears (Billbergia nutans) is an evergreen perennial featuring striking, pendant clusters of pink bracts with delicate blue-green petals. This bromeliad thrives in partial shade, reaching up to 2 feet tall and spreading about 18 inches wide. Appreciated for its low maintenance needs and resilience, it requires well-drained soil and infrequent watering, making it ideal for a fuss-free accent in subtropical landscapes. Hardy in USDA zones 9-11.
Culture
- Sun
- Half
- Water
- High, Medium
- USDA zones
- 3–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Perennial
- Family
- Bromeliaceae
- Climate
- Subtropical
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