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Billbergia nutans 'Variegata'

 
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Family: Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Billbergia (bil-BER-jee-uh) (Info)
Species: nutans (NUT-ans) (Info)
Cultivar: Variegata

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Category:
Perennials

Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color:
Pink
Green
Medium Blue

Bloom Time:
N/A

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Variegated
Shiny/Glossy-Textured

Other details:
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Provides winter interest
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

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Positive kitzee On Mar 7, 2006, kitzee from Saint Petersburg, FL wrote:

Bought this plant 25 years ago at a Home and Garden Show in Indiana. Since then it has lived in Colorado and Florida. I have divided it many, many times and have given lots away. Extremly hardy. Seems to thrive on neglect and likes being pot bound. The only thing I have found is that it doesn't like too much bright sun, prefers partial shade to shade.



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