About
A bromeliad forming a rosette of yellow and green striped strap-shaped leaves, suffused with crimson at the base. Small, violet flowers may appear in the centre of the rosette in spring and summer.
About the genus
Neoregelia are evergreen, rosette-forming perennials with strap-shaped leaves, the inner ones often brightly coloured; small tubular flowers are borne in dense clusters with showy bracts, in the centre of the rosette in summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1B
Plant details
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesHouseplants
Care notes
CultivationUnder glass grow in epiphytic or terrestrial bromeliad compost in bright, filtered light. Water with soft water while in growth and keep just moist during winter. Apply a dilute, low-nitrogen fertiliser monthly during the summer months. See Bromeliad cultivation for further information
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by removing and repotting offsets
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to scale insects
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free