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Billbergia pyramidalis
| Family Name: | Bromeliaceae |
| Common Name: | Foolproof Plant, Vase Plant, Flaming Torch |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte, Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Brazil |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A vase-shaped herbaceous shrub. |
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| Foliage | Leaves are green colored, arranged in a rosette form, forming a tank in the center of the plant which can hold water. |
| Flowers | Flower stalk emerges from the center of the rosette, comprised of small red flowers with purple tips. Bracts are bright red. |
| Cultivation | The plants can be grown as epiphytes on trees. Plants should be planted in well-drained soils. Fill the center cup with water and do not let it dry out. Plants can be propagated by dividing off the young pups. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Groundcover, Container Planting |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Spines/Thorns - Leaf |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Rosulate / Rosette |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Red |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
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Others
| Master ID | 430 |
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| Species ID | 1726 |
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