Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Bromeliaceae

Genus:

Billbergia

Species:

Billbergia kautskyana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,dec

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple, green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds should be surface-sown on moist substrate with light and warm temperatures around 70-75°F for best germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI