Billbergia pyramidalis 'Kyoto'

Also Known As

Kyoto Flaming Torch
Kyoto Summer Torch

Plant type

perennial, bromeliad

size

H: 6"-18"
W: 18"

planting zones

9a-11

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Billbergia pyramidalis 'Kyoto' plant details

Billbergia pyramidalis 'Kyoto' is an evergreen perennial bromeliad with green and variegated foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Billbergia pyramidalis 'Kyoto'

Plant type: perennial bromeliad
Plant family: bromeliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and variegated
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 6 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, epiphyte, houseplant, long-blooming, showy, spiky, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Billbergia pyramidalis 'Kyoto'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Billbergia pyramidalis 'Kyoto a beautiful Billbergia with emerald green leaves and a white margin along the edges. The flowers look like a large torch and are pink to red in color and have blue tips on the flowers. Makes for a great container plant or tropical landscape plant. Foliage: Emerald green leaves with white variegated margins Flowers: large torch like flower pink to red in color with blue to purple flower tips Height: terrestrial or epiphytic