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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 12
Plant Height: 2 - 4 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Lime green with tiny red spots, giving the appearance of being solid red in places.
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Common names
  • Neoregelia
  • Bromeliad

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Location: Winter Springs, FL zone 9b
Date: 2017-02-20
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2022-07-09
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2020-10-24
Newly acquired offset/pup

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with permission.
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Location: Winter Springs, FL zone 9b
Date: 2017-01-06
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