Mazhar Botanic Garden

Bilbergia nutans H.Wendl

Queen’-tears

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000522
English name: Queen’-tears
Arabic name: بيلبيرجيا
Native: Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina
Country: Argentina Brazil Uruguay
(PGR): Rare

Epiphytic bromeliad leaves bronze-green, arching up to 30 cm long, small teeth along the margins flowers lime-green petals blue, yellow stamens

Ornamental indoor plants

Bilbergia lineariifolia Baker, Bilbergia minuta Mez

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Texture: Loam Sandy
Fertility: High
Drainage: Well drained
Water Sources: Humidity
Lights: Partial shade
Zone: 10 : 11
pH range: 6.0-6.5

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