Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, allowing excess to drain. Reduce watering in winter, but keep the central cup partially filled with water.
Avoid letting the plant sit in waterlogged conditions to prevent root rot.
‘Casa Blanca’ Billbergia (Billbergia lietzei) is a striking bromeliad with elegant, arching foliage adorned with pink blush and white bands, and attractive pink flower sp
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light
75% intensity
Prefers bright, filtered light. Direct sunlight can scorch the leaves, while too little light can reduce vibrancy.
Keep soil lightly moist, cup partially filled
50% intensity
Allow top soil to dry slightly between waterings. Maintain a small amount of water in the central cup.
Well-draining, peat-based mix
50% intensity
Average room temperatures
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-24°C. Protect from frost and sudden temperature drops.
Light feeding during growing season
25% intensity
Use a balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks from spring to fall. Avoid fertilizing in winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, allowing excess to drain. Reduce watering in winter, but keep the central cup partially filled with water.
Avoid letting the plant sit in waterlogged conditions to prevent root rot.
Remove spent flower spikes and any dead or damaged leaves at the base. Bromeliads are monocarpic, meaning they flower once and then die back. Cut away the parent plant after it has produced pups.
Propagate 'Casa Blanca' Billbergia through offsets (pups) that grow around the base of the parent plant. Once pups are about one-third the size of the mother plant, gently detach them with roots and pot them in a well-draining mix.
Repot young plants annually or when pot-bound, typically in spring. Established plants can be repotted every 2-3 years or when pups fill the pot. Use a well-draining bromeliad or orchid mix.
Identify plants like this with ePlant AI
Snap a photo to get care tips and match similar species on the go.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of ‘casa Blanca’ Billbergia (Billbergia lietzei)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Bromeliaceae |
| Genus | Billbergia |
| Species | Billbergia lietzei |
Similar in genus Billbergia
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
