Neoregelia Bromeliad, Blushing Bromeliad 'Caroline Tricolor'

Neoregeliacarolinae

Family
Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Neoregelia (nee-oh-reg-EL-ee-uh)
Species
carolinae (kar-oh-LIN-ay)
Synonym
Neoregelia carolinae var. tricolor
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 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
Dark Blue
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
This plant is monocarpic
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Upland, California

Bartow, Florida

Big Pine Key, Florida

Dunedin, Florida

Oldsmar, Florida

Pompano Beach, Florida

Johns Island, South Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Hayward, CA | July 2017 | positive

One of the most colorful Broms for cooler winter mild climates. I've had it for years. They have a tendency to send out pups that revert ...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2004 | positive

Common indoor houseplant- similar to regular Neoregelia carolinae, except variegated (has whitish to yellowish stripes down the center). ...Read More

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