Neoregelia Bromeliad 'Royal Burgundy'

Neoregelia

Family
Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Neoregelia (nee-oh-reg-EL-ee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 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)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Dark Purple/Black
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
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
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

Miami, Florida

Orlando, Florida

Sarasota, Florida

Winter Springs, Florida

Vieques, Puerto Rico

, Queensland(2 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
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negative
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Dearborn Heights, MI (Zone 6a) | February 2016 | neutral

Seed Parent: chlorosticta hybrid

N
Alachua, FL (Zone 9a) | January 2004 | positive

This Neo. is the color of cranberry sauce. Grows to 11x20 inches.

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