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Neoregelia Bromeliad 'Lila'

Neoregelia

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Family

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

Info

Genus

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

Info

Synonym

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Textured

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

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)

Danger

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

Bloom Color

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

N/A

Other Details

Category

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Epiphytes

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Red

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Suitable for growing in containers

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

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

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

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Big Pine Key, Florida

Lutz, Florida

Miami, Florida

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