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NidulariumFamily: Bromeliaceae.
| Nidularium bilbergioides |
Common name(s): Bird's nest bromeliad |
Nidularium "Fireball" |
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Genus of about 25 species of rosette-forming, evergreen, usually epiphytic perennials, sometimes rhizomatous, related to Neoregelia, from woodland and rainforest, mainly in Brazil. Nidularium differs from the more popular and rather similar Neoregelia by having a central rosette of very short leaves. This 'bird's nest' turns bright red at flowering time. Leaves below the bird's nest are about 1 ft long and 2 in. wide. |
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| Growing conditions |
Watering and misting |
Propagation |
| Average warmth (55 F or 16 C). Provide as much light as possible, but no full sun. Grow in epiphytic bromeliad potting mix. |
Never overwater, and ensure that there is good drainage. Keep the central 'vase' filled with water - use rainwater in hard water areas. Misting is necessary in summer, but don't mist in winter. |
Offsets appear at the base of the plant. When the offset is several month old remove it with some roots attached and plant shallowly in Seed & Cutting Compost. Keep warm until establishment. Sow seed at 81 F (27 C) as soon as ripe. |
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