Neoregelia
Botanical Information
| Family | Bromeliaceae |
| Genus | Neoregelia |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | Native to South America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9-12 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1b-H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -6.7-15.6 |
| Temperature (°F) | 20-60 |
| Height | 20-60 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | There are nearly 100 Neoregelia species that grow in South America. They are compact, cup-shaped with thick, leathery leaves. |
| Shape | Low-growing, spreading plant. |
| Landscape | Used as a single specimen or for mass planting, in shade gardens, epiphytic gardens or containers. |
| Propagation | Propagated by the separation of offsets at the base of the plant. |
| Cultivation | These plants thrive in indirect light or moderate shade, organic soil mix and clean water that is changed often. |
| Habitat | Found in rainforests. |
| Leaf Description | The leaves are compact, cup-shaped with thick, leathery leaves. Colours range from green, to purple, to magenta. |
Photographs
Neoregelia 'Bossa Nova'
Neoregelia 'Danger'
Neoregelia 'Julia'
Neoregelia 'Passion'
Neoregelia 'Romance'
Neoregelia 'Star Wars'