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![]() | Begonia ampla Family: Begoniaceae Begonia Origin: Equatorial Africa ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() A spectacular epiphyte with thick creeping stems and large, very broadly ovate leaves. | ![]() |
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![]() | Begonia rossmanniae, Begonia repens, Rossmannia repens Family: Begoniaceae Begonia Origin: Ecuador ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() |
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5376 Billbergia windii (nutans) - Bromeliad Queen of Tears, Friendship Plant Friendship Plant. This Bromeliad is one of the easiest to grow indoors, and one of the most striking. Its thick, strap-like leaves grow into an upright rosette, creating an urn that must be filled with water at all times. As the plant matures, the leaves arch outward, lending a graceful appearance. The foliage can reach up to 15 inches tall and about twice as wide, so give this plant some room to spread out. The flowers are pink, purple, yellow or green and are surrounded by red or pink bracts. One of its common names Queen's Tears comes from the drops of nectar that "weep" from the flowers when the plant is moved or touched. Because it readily produces offsets that can be shared with friends, it is also commonly known as Friendship Plant.RECOMMENDED FERTILIZERS: Tropical Greenhouse Plus - Plant Booster Tropical Allure - Smart-Release Booster This item is not certified for shipping to California. Most of our plants are certified for shipping to California, however, certain plants are not certified. Please do not order not-certified plants to California addresses. These plants may be added to CA certification in the future; please contact us for more information. Close window | Grown in 6"/ 1 gal pot 3 plants in stock $32.00 |
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![]() Billbergia zebrina fruits | Billbergia sp. Family: Bromeliaceae Subfamily: Bromelioideae Bromeliad Queen of Tears, Friendship Plant Origin: Mexico, Argentina and Brazil ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Billbergia was established as a genus in 1821 by Thunberg. The name is a tribute to the Swedish botanist Gustav Johannes Billberg. The flowers range from virtually colorless to deep violet, some are night-bloomers and a few are fragrant. According to the petal habit Billbergias are divided into two groups: billbergia, in which the petals recurve slightly and helicodea, in which the petals coil back like a spring. The seeds are contained in hard berries just below the flowers. Pups are produced on short stolons so that a clump forms quickly. Billbergias in habitat are generally epiphytic and may also grow on rock. In culture some (B. nutans, B. pyramidalis) also thrive as terrestrials in ordinary (well draining!) garden soil. They prefer a small pot. Billbergias are usually grown "hard"—strong light to enhance leaf coloration and markings, little or no fertilizer to ensure that the plant does not outgrow its optimum size and color. Most bromeliads are epiphytes in their native rainforest habitat. They have small roots, mainly used for anchoring themselves on trees, so these tree-dwelling plants gather moisture and nutrients through their leaves. You can encourage bromeliads to flower by adding a pinch of Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) to the water or fertilizer. Keep it in partial shade. Water the center of the rosette and keep room-temperature rainwater or distilled water in its urn (center of the rosette) at all times. Water soil just enough to keep the roots barely moist. Empty old water from the urn once a month and promptly replace it with fresh water. Do not soak base of plant, which can lead to root rot. In fall and winter, keep the soil slightly drier. Soil: orchid mix. Billbergia have been crossed with Cryptanthus and the resulting hybrids Cryptbergia are intermediate in habit between the two genera. See Bromeliad page. | ![]() Billbergia braziliensis |
6202 Billbergia braziliensis - seeds This bromeliad is very rare in cultivation and hard to find. This species is native to Bolivia and Brazil. This species must be considered one of the more spectacular and desirable of the larger growing, hummingbird pollinated Billbergia's in the Heliconidae section. Individual growths are strikingly narrow and upright, forming artistic, trumpet shaped vases. Mature growths flower reliably in a years time. The inflorescence carry bright pink bracts, below which hang the contrasting rich purple flowers. These are fresh seeds which can germinate in only a few days after planting. They are best planted being barely poked into a medium which contains peat-moss and/or finely milled sphagnum, as they require light for germination. Kept moist in a sealed bag or terrarium initially, seedlings develop amazingly quickly, and older plants will take more sunlight than the majority of bromeliads. A wonderful species who's seeds are otherwise impossible to find commercially.Ordering seeds info RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES: Seed Germination Mix #3, professional grade SUNSHINE-S - Seeds and cuttings booster Myco Mix - pro-mix with Mycorrhiza Baby-Plant Food - Seedlings and Cuttings Booster | Per pack: 6 seeds In stock $5.00 |
6170 Billbergia virdifolia - seeds This bromeliad is very rare in cultivation and hard to find. Flowers are showy, bright purple to blue, drooping.Ordering seeds info RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES: Seed Germination Mix #3, professional grade SUNSHINE-S - Seeds and cuttings booster Myco Mix - pro-mix with Mycorrhiza Baby-Plant Food - Seedlings and Cuttings Booster | Per pack: 6 seeds 4 Packs in stock $5.00 |
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