General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 6 to 8 inches
Plant Spread: 8 to 12 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Medium green, flushing bright red when grown in high light.
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth
Epiphytic

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Common names
  • Neoregelia
  • Bromeliad

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Location: Tampa FL
Date: Nov 2016
Location: Tampa FL
Date: Nov 2016
Comments:
  • Posted by ScotTi (Tampa FL ) on Nov 20, 2016 5:54 PM concerning plant:
    'Superball'- 1981 cv of 'Fireball' x (macrosepala x farinosa)
    Performs well in full sun and well suited for hanging baskets as it has a stoloniferous growth habit.

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