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Neoregelia Bromeliad 'Purple Star'

Neoregelia

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Family

Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Neoregelia (nee-oh-reg-EL-ee-uh)

Info

Synonym

Height

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Spacing

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Sun Exposure

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Danger

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Seed Collecting

Sun to Partial Shade

Fruit Shape

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Fruit Size

Inconspicuous/none

Fruit Colors

Unknown - Tell us

Growing Habit

Grown for foliage

Veined

Days to Maturity

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

This plant is monocarpic

Usage

Disease Resistance

Leaf Type

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Epiphytes

Where to Grow

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Other details

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Propagation Methods

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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DaylilySLP

Dearborn Heights, MI (Zone 6a) | March 2016 | neutral

Country of origin: Florida USA

mmosley

Pine Bluff, AR | January 2013 | positive

This is one of my first Neos. It's really nice!
I leave mine in bright shade during the summer, and it colors up nicely. Indoors,...Read More

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