

How to identify Queen's tears (Billbergia nutans)
Queen's tears, also known as Angel's tears, Hardy friendship plant, Indoor oats
Queen's tears is characterized by its prominent, arching rosettes reaching up to 2 feet (60 cm) tall, with foot-long (30 cm), slender, bronzy-green leaves. The foliage showcases small teeth along the margins, adding a refined texture. In spring, the plant displays unique pendant flowers with chartreuse green petals adorned with royal-blue edges, complementing the pink bracts along the inflorescences. This bromeliad exhibits a notable drought tolerance compared to others in its family.
Arching rosettes up to 2 feet (60 cm) tall.
Slender, bronzy-green leaves with small teeth along margins.
Pendant flowers with chartreuse green petals and royal-blue edges.
Pink bracts along the inflorescences.
Notable drought tolerance compared to other bromeliads.
Scientific Classification of Queen's tears