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Billbergia × windii
  • RHS AGM

angel's tears

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

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Green Pink Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Partial shade
Aspect

West–facing or East–facing or South–facing or North–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1B
Botanical details
Family
Bromeliaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

Billbergia are evergreen, rosette-forming perennials with linear or strap-shaped leaves and panicles or racemes of tubular flowers, usually with colourful bracts

Name status

Correct

How to grow

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

Propagation

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

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
  • Low Maintenance
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to scale insects

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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