Neoregelia Bromeliad
Neoregelia 'Hanibal Lector'

Family: Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Neoregelia (nee-oh-reg-EL-ee-uh)
Cultivar: Hanibal Lector

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Provides Winter Interest
Veined

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness
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)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

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

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
This plant is monocarpic

Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed