Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Bromeliaceae

Genus:

Billbergia

Species:

Billbergia rupestris

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

50 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

green, yellow, blue, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination and warm temperatures around 24-27°C. Fresh seed germinates best.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI