Billbergia amoena

Origin: Endemic to Brazil

Distinctive traits: Large growing form with stout stolons

Size: Impressive growth, reaching up to 20 inches tall and nearly as wide

Key features:

• Elegant foliage: Light green leaves create a fresh, vibrant display
• Defensive edge: Black marginal spines add texture and deter pests
• Stunning inflorescence: Large, erect bloom with showy rose-colored bracts
• Unique flowers: Blue-tipped green blooms provide an eye-catching contrast
• Adaptable growth: Thrives in hanging baskets or mounted displays

Scientific note: Stoloniferous growth in Billbergia:

• Allows for natural propagation and colony formation in the wild
• Enhances the plant's ability to capture light and nutrients in varied environments
• Provides an attractive, cascading appearance in cultivated settings

Care tip: While adaptable, provide bright, indirect light for best growth and color. Water in the central cup, allowing excess to drain.

Ideal for:

• Collectors of species bromeliads
• Those seeking a bold, statement plant for hanging baskets
• Enthusiasts of Brazilian flora
• Growers looking for an easy-care, rewarding bromeliad

Planting options:

• Potted: Thrives in well-draining bromeliad mix
• Mounted: Can be affixed to bark or boards for a natural, epiphytic display

Bring a piece of Brazil's lush ecosystems to your home with Billbergia amoena. Experience the joy of watching this graceful beauty grow and bloom, showcasing the best of its native habitat in your own space.