Billbergia amoena var. striata generally blooms in late fall or winter, but it looks good even when not in bloom. The flower spike features bright pinkish-red bracts with contrasting pale green flowers tipped in vivid blue.
It has one of the most open rosettes of any of the Billbergias, and when not in bloom could even be mistaken for Neoregelia! Mature plants can have a spread of about 18 inches.
This striata form has leaves that are nicely striped with fine bands of varying shades of green.
New growth has a rosy tint.
In higher light the coloration endures throughout the foliage.
This is a stoloniferous species so they make large clumps quickly. If container-grown, they need repotting or dividing on an annual basis.
