How to grow and care for Billbergia nutans H.Wendl.
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Billbergia nutans H.Wendl. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Billbergia nutans H.Wendl.
How often should I water?
check Billbergia nutans H.Wendl. Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Billbergia nutans H.Wendl. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Billbergia nutans H.Wendl. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Bright direct light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~42℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Billbergia nutans H.Wendl. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Billbergia nutans H.Wendl. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Billbergia nutans H.Wendl. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Poales, Family: Bromeliaceae, Genus: Billbergia, Species: Billbergia nutans
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial, Annual |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Bromeliaceae |
| Genus | Billbergia |
| Species | Billbergia nutans |
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