Neoregelia Bromeliad, Beach, Bloody Bromeliad
Neoregeliacruenta

Family: Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Neoregelia (nee-oh-reg-EL-ee-uh)
Species: cruenta (kroo-EN-tuh)

Synonym:Aregelia cruenta

Synonym:Billbergia cruenta

Synonym:Bromelia cruenta

Synonym:Karatas cruenta

Synonym:Nidularium cruentum

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Burgundy/Maroon

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

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

Bloom Color
Red

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
N/A

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)

Seed Collecting