Billbergia Afterglow

Billbergia 'Afterglow'

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Overview

Billbergia 'Afterglow' is a striking bromeliad with narrow, arching leaves of vivid pink, banded with bright green and copper. Reaching up to 2 feet in height and spreading 1 foot wide, it demands attention with its brilliant, long-lasting floral bracts. Ideal for tropical-themed gardens, it thrives in bright, indirect light and well-drained soil. Drought-tolerant once established, it adds dramatic color and vertical interest to any landscape.

Sun Deep Shade, ShadeWater MediumZones 9–10Climate Subtropical

Billbergia Afterglow (Billbergia 'Afterglow') — Billbergia 'Afterglow' is a striking bromeliad with narrow

Culture

Sun: Deep Shade, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Bromeliaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Billbergia Afterglow (Billbergia 'Afterglow') — Billbergia 'Afterglow' is a striking bromeliad with narrow

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