Billbergia pyramidalis
FLAMING TORCH, FOOLPROOF PLANT
Bromeliaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial, succulent or epiphyte

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.5m
Plant habit
 
0.25m

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Billbergia pyramidalis
FLAMING TORCH, FOOLPROOF PLANT
Bromeliaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial, succulent or epiphyte

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.5m
Plant habit
 
0.25m

FEATURES

Flowers: red & purple

Flowering Time: early summer to early autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & dry style designs

Uses: pot, accents, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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