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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)
Plant Height: 6 - 8 inches
Plant Spread: 12 - 24 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Variegated
Other: Variegated green and white with deep purple splashes. Plant has a deep purple center when in bloom.
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Common names
  • Bromeliad

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Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2019-10-24
Location: Tampa FL
Date: 2018-09-29
Variegated Inkwell
Location: Tampa FL
Date: 2019-05-18
Inkwell (variegated)
Location: Tampa FL
Date: 2019-05-18
Mature coloration at flowering on Inkwell (Variegated)
Location: Tampa FL
Date: 2018-09-29
Location: Tampa FL
Date: 2019-05-18
Inkwell (variegated)
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2019-10-05
Location: Tampa FL
Date: 2018-09-29
Inkwell (variegated) young pup
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2019-11-18
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2019-10-05
New plant, not yet showing a lot of color
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Comments:
  • Posted by ScotTi (Tampa FL ) on May 18, 2019 1:08 PM concerning plant:
    Neoregelia 'Inkwell' is a Chester Skotak hybrid cross of ((carolinae x concentrica) x (carolinae x concentrica)) x 'Big Blue.
    Can reach up to 24" across.

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