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Queen's tears

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.

Lifespan

Lifespan: Perennial, Annual

Plant Type

Plant Type: Herb

Leaf Type

Leaf Type: Evergreen

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Arching rosettes up to 2 feet (60 cm) tall.

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Slender, bronzy-green leaves with small teeth along margins.

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Pendant flowers with chartreuse green petals and royal-blue edges.

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Pink bracts along the inflorescences.

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Notable drought tolerance compared to other bromeliads.

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Key Facts About Queen's tears

Attributes of Queen's tears
Lifespan
Perennial, Annual
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
50 cm
Spread
40 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2 cm
Flower Color
Purple
Blue
Green
Pink
Stem Color
Green
Pink
Leaf type
Evergreen
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Scientific Classification of Queen's tears

Family
Bromeliad
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Species
Queen's tears (Billbergia nutans)
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Distribution Map of Queen's tears

Queen's tears is native to the major region of South America, thriving particularly in the eastern parts of the continent. It has been introduced and naturalized in parts of Southeast Asia, including subtropical zones. Renowned for its adaptability, queen's tears is also cultivated in various parts of the world beyond its native and introduced ranges.
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