Neoregelia Bromeliad 'Purple Star'

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
Veined
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 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
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Orange/Apricot
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)
Patent Information
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:

Big Pine Key, Florida

Dunedin, Florida

Houston, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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Dearborn Heights, MI (Zone 6a) | March 2016 | neutral

Country of origin: Florida USA

M
Pine Bluff, AR | January 2013 | positive

This is one of my first Neos. It's really nice!
I leave mine in bright shade during the summer, and it colors up nicely. Indoors,...Read More

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