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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 12 to 14 inches
Plant Spread: 12 to 16 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Outer leaves medium green, striped cream or light pink; inner leaves bright pink
Flowers: Showy
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Groundcover
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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  • Bromeliad

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Location: Tampa FL
Date: 2018-12-25
Location: Tampa FL
part-sun location
Location: Tampa FL
part-sun location
Location: Tampa FL
growing in a shade location
Location: Tampa FL
growing in a shade location
Location: Tampa FL
Date: winter
part-sun location
Location: Winter Springs, FL zone 9b
Date: 2017-08-07
Comments:
  • Posted by ScotTi (Tampa FL ) on Jan 13, 2017 12:01 PM concerning plant:
    'Groves Cotton Candy' (sometimes sold as 'Cotton Candy') is a Neoregelia hybrid by Grant Groves.
    Do not confuse with the Neoregelia 'Cotton Candy' hybrid by Jim Irvin.

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