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Family: Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Neoregelia (nee-oh-reg-EL-ee-uh) (Info)
Species: spectabilis (speck-TAB-ih-liss) (Info)
 One member has or wants this plant for trade.
Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 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)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Purple
Bloom Time:
Blooms repeatedly
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy-Textured
Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us
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| By Floridian
 By Floridian
 By Cearbhaill
 By Two_and_a_cat
 By Two_and_a_cat
 By fredrump
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Profile:3 positives
No neutrals
No negatives
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating |
Author |
Comment |
| Positive |
Cearbhaill |
On Jun 14, 2005, Cearbhaill from Russell, KY
(Zone 6b) wrote:This is a most versatile landscape bromeliad for areas where suitable. It grows in sun or shade and is as prolific as all egt out. After having bought only one eight years ago I must have 50 of them now- and all my friends have them also.
They will grow huge and flat in the sun and in a more upright vase-like shape when grown in shade. |
| Positive |
KiMFDiM |
On Aug 31, 2005, KiMFDiM from Alden, NY
(Zone 5b) wrote:In Western New York, I keep it in the light shade in the summer. During winter, it is kept inside by a south window. I resume watering as normal during winter. |
| Positive |
fredrump |
On Mar 26, 2008, fredrump from Naples, FL
(Zone 10b) wrote:an aggressive grower and tough to handle plant. It grows in well semishade under sabal palms. |
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Regional...This plant has been said to grow in the following regions: Bartow, Florida
Big Pine Key, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Gulf Breeze, Florida
Inverness, Florida
Lutz, Florida (2 reports)
Miami, Florida
Naples, Florida
New Port Richey, Florida
North Palm Beach, Florida
Ocoee, Florida
Pompano Beach, Florida
Sarasota, Florida
Titusville, Florida
West Palm Beach, Florida
Alden, New York
Brownsville, Texas
Victoria, Texas
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