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Neoregelia Bromeliad 'Fosperior'

Neoregeliafosteriana

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Family

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

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Genus

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

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Species

fosteriana (fos-ter-ee-AY-nuh)

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Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Smooth

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

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

Pale Pink

Bloom Time

Blooms all year

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MotherNature4

Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | February 2006 | positive

Beautiful burgandy foliage in adequate light. This is an old cultivar probably a cross between N. fosteriana and N. spectabilis.

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