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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: 6 to 8 inches
Plant Spread: 12 to 18 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Broadleaf
Other: Light green, spotted pink, mauve and dark purple
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: Lavender
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Uses: Groundcover
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Location: Tampa FL
Date: 2018-09-29
Location: Tampa FL
Date: 2018-09-29
Location: Saint Helena Island, SC
Date: 2017-07-18
Location: Winter Springs, FL zone 9b
Date: 2017-07-07
Location: Tampa FL
Date: May 2017
Comments:
  • Posted by ScotTi (Tampa FL ) on Sep 30, 2018 6:58 AM concerning plant:
    Neoregelia 'Purple Phantom' is a Chester Skotak hybrid (Caroline red x prince's) x smithii.
    Light green leaves spotted pink with concentric rings turning a lavender purple as plant matures.

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