{"product_id":"queens-tears-billbergia-nutans-live-plant","title":"Queen's Tears (Billbergia nutans) Rare Flowering Live Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring home the mesmerising \u003cstrong\u003eQueen's Tears Bromeliad (Billbergia nutans)\u003c\/strong\u003e, an exotic flowering plant known for its striking beauty and resilience. This r\u003cstrong\u003eare and easy-to-grow\u003c\/strong\u003e bromeliad produces cascading pink bracts that unveil delicate green flowers with royal-blue edges and bright yellow stamens, making it a visual delight in any space. The plant gets its unique name from the nectar droplets that \"weep\" from its blossoms, symbolising nature’s wonder.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"height: 215.532px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWell Rooted Plant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eBromeliaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 1.5 ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eBillbergia nutans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eQueen’s Tears, Friendship Plant\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003ePink, green, blue, and yellow hues\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlooming Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 Month\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eIdeal Temperature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18°C to 35°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eSunlight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePartial shade to bright indirect light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Frequency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout The Year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerennial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🌸Why Choose Queen’s Tears?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnique \u0026amp; Exotic Blooms \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vibrant combination of \u003cstrong\u003epink, green, blue, and yellow hues\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAir-Purifying \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImproves indoor air quality by filtering toxins\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFriendship Plant \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduces offsets \u003cstrong\u003e(pups)\u003c\/strong\u003e that can be gifted to friends \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAttracts Pollinators \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHummingbirds, bees, and butterflies love it\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🌿Perfect for Indian Homes \u0026amp; Gardens\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBillbergia nutans, also called the Friendship Plant, is native to Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina but thrives exceptionally well in Indian conditions. Whether you place it in your \u003cstrong\u003eliving room, balcony, or garden\u003c\/strong\u003e, its graceful arching foliage and striking floral display will add a touch of elegance to your space.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🌸How to Care for Queen’s Tears (Billbergia nutans)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e☀️ Light Requirements \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefers bright indirect sunlight. Keep it in \u003cstrong\u003epartial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e outdoors or near a sunny window indoors. Avoid prolonged direct sun, which may scorch the leaves. It needs \u003cstrong\u003e3-4 hours of indirect sunlight\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💧 Watering Needs \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater moderately, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogging.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Best Soil \u0026amp; Potting Mix \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a well-draining soil mix, such as a \u003cstrong\u003eblend of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/cocopeat-bulk\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"cocopeat\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ecocopeat\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/perlite\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"perlite\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eperlite\u003c\/a\u003e, orchid bark, and sand\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌡️ Temperature \u0026amp; Humidity\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrives in warm temperatures between \u003cstrong\u003e18°C – 35°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. Protect from extreme cold below 15°C. Moderate humidity encourages better growth and flowering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Fertilisation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed with an organic fertiliser like \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/vermicompost-1kg\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"vermicompost\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003evermicompost\u003c\/a\u003e, liquid \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/seaweed-extract-liquid\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"seaweed concentrate\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eseaweed concentrate\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/fish-amino-acid\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"fish amino acid\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003efish amino acid\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e once a month during the growing season.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🪴 Planting Options for Queen’s Tears \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIn Pots \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for indoor settings; use a shallow, wide pot with drainage holes. Suitable for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/12-inch-plastic-pot-terracotta\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"12 inches pot\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 inches pot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHanging Baskets \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShow off its cascading leaves and flowers in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/collections\/plastic-hanging-pots\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"hanging planters\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehanging planters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMounted on Trees or Wood \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMimic its natural habitat by attaching it to tree bark.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOutdoor Garden Beds \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for \u003cstrong\u003etropical or subtropical gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e with good drainage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Common Issues \u0026amp; Solutions\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eYellowing Leaves\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverwatering – Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNo Blooms\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLack of sunlight, lack of nutrients – \u003cstrong\u003eMove to a brighter location\u003c\/strong\u003e with indirect light and feed \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/steamed-bone-meal\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"bone meal\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebone meal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🐞 Pests \u0026amp; Diseases Affecting Queen’s Tears\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCommon Pests\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQueen's Tears plants are susceptible to \u003cstrong\u003emealybugs, aphids, and spider mites\u003c\/strong\u003e, which can cause yellowing leaves, stunted growth, and webbing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSolution:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/neem-oil\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Neem Oil\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeem Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Spray as an organic pest repellent. Mix a few drops with water and a bit of dish soap in a spray bottle, then mist your plant thoroughly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHomemade Soap Spray:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix a teaspoon of dish soap with a litre of water. Spray this mixture on the affected areas, making sure to cover the undersides of leaves where aphids like to hide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse these solutions once in 4 days in the evening till the infestation stops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eThere are quite a few processes and steps to be done by us to make sure the plants are shipped very safely. Hence please allow us 5-7 business days for processing and shipping your orders. Orders are usually shipped on Mondays and Tuesdays to ensure that the shipments are not held up during weekends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePlants if damaged while transit will be replaced free of cost. We will need uncut unboxing video for processing the replacement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"MR","offers":[{"title":"Pack of 1","offer_id":61482349724018,"sku":"MR-447","price":656.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 2","offer_id":61482349756786,"sku":"MR-447-2","price":1312.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 5","offer_id":61482349789554,"sku":"MR-447-5","price":3280.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 10","offer_id":61482349822322,"sku":"MR-447-10","price":6560.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/5495\/3842\/files\/153822823524073506.webp?v=1767596116","url":"https:\/\/leafnlux.in\/products\/queens-tears-billbergia-nutans-live-plant","provider":"LeafNLux","version":"1.0","type":"link"}