Neoregelia 'Passion' (Passion Neoregelia)
Botanical Information
Family | Bromeliaceae |
Genus | Neoregelia |
Cultivar | 'Passion' |
Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
Origin |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 10-12 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H1b-H2 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -1.1-15.6 |
Temperature (°F) | 30-60 |
Height | 30-40 cm |
Spread | 30-40 cm |
Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
Landscape | Works well as a tropical plant, in a container, shade garden or specimen plant. |
Propagation | Propagated by the separation of offsets at the base of the plant. |
Cultivation | Grows best in well drained, moist, organic soils with full sun or part shade. |
Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
Leaf Description | The evergreen leaves are leathery, glossy with broad, round ends. 10-20 cm long and 5 cm wide. The centre of the leaves are green and change to a purple-magenta towards the end. |