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)
Plant Height: 8 to 12 inches
Plant Spread: 4 to 6 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Dark maroon with green speckling.
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Summer
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Groundcover
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic
Parentage: Hannibal Lecter x Cheers

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Common names
  • Bromeliad

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Location: Tampa FL
Date: 2020-02-05
Comments:
  • Posted by ScotTi (Tampa FL ) on Feb 5, 2020 2:57 PM concerning plant:
    Neoregelia 'Blackberry' is a Michael Kiehl introduced hybrid of N. 'Hannibal Lector' x N. 'Cheers'

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