Water
Keep the central cup filled with water and water the soil regularly, allowing it to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogged conditions, which can lead to root rot. Reduce watering in cooler months.
Also known as Bromeliad
Nidularium billbergioides is an epiphytic bromeliad native to Brazil, forming rosettes of arching leaves with striking red and white inflorescences.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect
75% intensity
Prefers bright, filtered light. Direct sunlight can scorch the leaves. Dappled shade is ideal.
Keep moist
50% intensity
Maintain a reservoir in the central cup and water the soil when the top layer feels dry. Reduce watering in winter.
Well-draining, slightly acidic
50% intensity
Average room temperature
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-25°C. Avoid drastic temperature fluctuations and frost.
Light feeding
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength monthly during the growing season. Do not fertilize in winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the central cup filled with water and water the soil regularly, allowing it to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogged conditions, which can lead to root rot. Reduce watering in cooler months.
Remove spent flower spikes and any yellowed or dead leaves as needed to maintain a tidy appearance. Bromeliads are monocarpic, meaning the main rosette flowers once and then dies, but it produces offsets.
Prune away the old mother plant after it has finished blooming and produced pups.
Propagate Nidularium billbergioides through offsets (pups) that form around the base of the mature plant. Gently separate the pups when they are at least one-third the size of the mother plant and pot them in a well-draining bromeliad mix.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining bromeliad mix. Repotting is best done in spring.
Ensure the new pot allows for good drainage and provides some space for the offsets to grow.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Nidularium Billbergioides (Nidularium billbergioides) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Family | Bromeliaceae |
| Genus | Nidularium |
| Species | Nidularium billbergioides |
Similar in genus Nidularium
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