What is Billbergia?

Billbergia is a genus of about 60 species belonging to a pineapple family, named Bromeleceae or Bromeliads, in the incitement of Bromeliideae. This genus received a name by Gustaf Johan Billberg, a Swedish botany and zoology. These types of plants are suction, evergreen, epiphytic perennials. They usually grow in forests, bushes and forests in Mexico, Central America and South America. The leaves are most often high and in the shape of a vase and can hold a considerable amount of water. These plants grow in rosettes that can reach an average of up to 3 feet (about 1 m). They have a slender and hungry look compared to other bromperages, with their leaves usually grow directly up. Some species have a large upright inflorescence, although others are pendouz. Others still have long and slim sliding tips. All species of this family, however, have shiny primary leaves and clearly colored flowers and documents.

fresh seeds of plants Billbergia It is relatively easy to gain, so it is one of the most popular bromeliads to cultivate from seeds. The seeds are germinated in vitro gelatin, agar or other medium. They can also be promoted by methods such as division of rhizomes, tubers or corm. In cultivation, compensation appears on the base of the plant and are removed when they are several months old. With some roots still attached are usually planted at a shallow depth of compost.

Several types of Billbergia are grown inside for decorative purposes because they have colored leaves, flowers and documents. The requirements for irrigation of these plants are average, which means that the water supply is required for regulation. They usually rise in warm temperatures, approximately 60 ° F (18 ° C), but they can also tolerate winter temperatures up to 35 to 40 ° F (11 to 12 ° C). For ideal growth, these types of plants prefer a lot of partial sunlight. Can be grown on trees epiphytically or in containers with epiphytic wateringMixed.

The example of the plant in this family is Billbergia Fantasia , a very resistant hybrid plant. It has green leaves with white spots at the top, with the underside showing the silver icing. This plant can tolerate direct sunlight, unlike many other related species. Its large purple flowers have shining red buds with vertical documents on short stems.