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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 12
Plant Height: 12 to 18 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Broadleaf
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Uses: Groundcover
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Common names
  • Neoregelia
  • Bromeliad

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Location: Miami, Florida 
Date: 2024-02-03
Potted Bromeliad Plant
Location: Saint Helena Island, SC
Date: 2016-05-18
Location: Tampa FL
Date: Nov 2016
Location: Fred's garden in Naples, FL
Date: 6/1/11
still a young pup
Location: Winter Springs, FL zone 9b
Date: 2017-10-03
Location: Winter Springs, FL zone 9b
Date: 2017-10-03
Location: Tampa FL
Date: Nov 2016
Comments:
  • Posted by ScotTi (Tampa FL ) on Nov 20, 2016 2:24 PM concerning plant:
    'Franca' is a hybrid (1991) from the world-renowned bromeliad hybridizer Chester Skotak.

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