Queen's Tears

Scientific Name: Billbergia nutans

Plant Family: Bromeliaceae

Native Region: Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Northern Argentina

Queen's Tears

Brief Description

An epiphytic bromeliad featuring long, strap-like green leaves and arching flower stalks. It produces striking nodding flowers with bright pink bracts and petals colored in lime green, blue, and yellow.

Care Instructions

Thrives in bright, indirect light. Water by filling the central 'cup' and keeping the soil slightly damp but well-drained. Prefers higher humidity and temperatures between 60-80°F (15-27°C). Use a well-aerated potting mix like orchid bark or bromeliad soil.

Medicinal Value

We do not currently provide medicinal value for plant identifications.

Created At: 2026-03-27T08:53:37.435696