Botanical Name: Common Names:
Billbergia hybrida Hallelujah Bromeliad,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical Epiphytic, Rosette, Upright, Upright Narrow
Description:
A quick growing bromeliad with an upright, tubular habit and long, stiff, pink, red, purple and white spotted leaves. Short lived greenish-yellow flowers add to the interest of this plant. Great for tropical themed gardens and containers. Grows approx. 40cm tall x 15cm wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm <30cm
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Indoor Plant, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Bromeliaceae SouthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Burgundy, Cream, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Variegated
Flower Colour: Blue, White, Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate