About
Billbergia x windii is a compact perennial that features funnel-shaped rosettes composed of narrow, green leaves. From rose-pink bracts, it produces hanging clusters of pink and green flowers on stems that can reach up to 50 cm in height.
About the genus
Billbergia is a group of evergreen perennials that develop rosettes of linear or strap-like foliage. They produce clusters of tubular flowers, often accompanied by vibrant bracts.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, East-facing, South-facing, North-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1B
Plant details
- Plant type
- Houseplants, Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 5-10 years
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants
Care notes
- 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
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed as soon as ripe at 27°C or root offsets in summer
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to scale insects
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free