Queen's Tears
Billbergia nutans
Family: BromeliaceaeNative: Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Northern ArgentinaIdentified: Mar 27, 2026
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.
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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.