Is Queen's Tears safe for pets?

Yes, Queen's Tears (Billbergia Nutans) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Queen's Tears easy to care for?

Queen's Tears has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and partial_shade or filtered_light light.

Can Queen's Tears grow indoors?

Queen's Tears is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Queen's Tears (Billbergia Nutans) is a perennial herb in the Bromeliaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or filtered_light light in USDA hardiness zones 10-12. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Billbergia nutans is a popular bromeliad known for its arching leaves and colorful flowers.

Last updated: February 2026

Queen's Tears

Billbergia Nutans

Billbergia nutans is a popular bromeliad known for its arching leaves and colorful flowers.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Partial Shade, filtered_light

Hardiness Zones

10-12

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

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Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, well-drained

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:ornamental, groundcover, pollinator attraction

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Queen's Tears

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Bromeliaceae

Genus:Billbergia