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Germination of
Billbergia decora
Queen's Tears Bromeliad - Billbergia nutans, Queen's Tears
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Billbergia decora: Billbergia decora seeds should be sown on the surface of a container filled with well-draining potting soil. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist at all times. The container should be covered with a clear plastic bag or lid and placed in a bright location out of direct sunlight. Germination should occur in 2-4 weeks. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted to individual containers with the same soil mixture. Billbergia decora plants prefer bright but filtered light and well-draining soil.
Some of plants may have very have specific germination requirements that may not be covered in these general instructions.
Many seeds require pre-treatment before sowing which we try to list here when we can, but this information may not be present here. Germination times and germination temperatures are to be a guide only. Many factors can DRASTICALLY affect this.
It's always a good idea to research the specific germination requirements from multiple sources for each plant before attempting to grow them from seed.