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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Plant Spread: 18 to 24 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Deep green to purplish with purple center.
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: With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth
Epiphytic
Monocarpic

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Common names
  • Neoregelia
  • Bromeliad

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Date: 2020-03-05
Location: Loxahatchee, FL
Date: 2023-03
in Excelsa Gardens nursery
Location: Loxahatchee, FL
Date: 2023-03
in Excelsa Gardens nursery

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