Family: Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Billbergia (bil-BER-jee-uh) (Info) Species: pyramidalis (peer-uh-mid-AH-liss) (Info) Cultivar: Concolor
Synonym:Billbergia pyramidalis var. concolor
3 members have or want this plant for trade.
Category: Tropicals and Tender Perennials Epiphytes
Height: 6-12 in. (15-30 cm) 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing: 3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) 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)
Sun Exposure: Light Shade Partial to Full Shade
Danger: Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color: Pale Pink Pink Rose/Mauve Magenta (Pink-Purple) Fuchsia (Red-Purple) Red Coral/Apricot Violet/Lavender Purple
Bloom Time: Mid Spring Late Spring/Early Summer Mid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall Blooms repeatedly
Foliage: Grown for foliage Evergreen Variegated Shiny/Glossy-Textured
Other details: This plant is suitable for growing indoors Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens This plant is monocarpic This plant is fire-retardant Provides winter interest Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements: Unknown - Tell us
Patent Information: Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods: By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting: N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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