Monday, March 22, 2010
Plant of the Week - Billbergia sp. (NZ Friendship Plant)
This is definitely the most interesting plant blooming in my garden right now. This particular specimen was given to me by my mother's friend, Annette (a native of NZ). While the plant itself originates from Brazil, this member of the bromeliad family is grown all over the tropics and temperate regions. It prefers a lot of indirect light...the filtered light under my large cedar seems to keep this one extremely happy. If you'd like to have one for yourself, just let me know as it multiplies easily. The pink, blue and yellow flowers are unique and an pleasant conversation piece given the right place in your garden. I find it best in a container, where you can moniter the water and light it receives.
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