Neoregelia 'Star Wars' (Star Wars Neoregelia)


Botanical Information

FamilyBromeliaceae
GenusNeoregelia
Cultivar'Star Wars'
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone10-12
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH1b-H2
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-1.1-15.6
Temperature (°F)30-60
Height30-45 cm
Spread45-50 cm
GrowthMedium

Description and Growing Information

ID CharacteristicThe star-shaped leaves with white margins and red-pink stripes on the leaves.
LandscapeGood used for mass planting, in shade gardens, epiphytic gardens or containers.
PropagationPropagated by the separation of offsets at the base of the plant.
CultivationPrefers well drained, organic soil with full to part shade but colours will be more bright with filtered sun.
Notable SpecimensHarry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Leaf DescriptionThe evergreen, star-shaped leaves are leathery with pointed ends and sharp edges. It is green with white-cream margins and red stripes. The inner leaves create a tube shape until the leaves grow long and they start to arch outwards.

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