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Bromeliad Neoregelia 'Sunshine' or Bromeliad growing in Jenny's garden |
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Bromeliad Neoregelia 'Sunshine'
(Bromeliad) |
Family: Bromeliaceae
Origin: Bolivia, Brazil, Columbia, Costa Rica, Panama, Peru
Light:
Sun-part shade
Height: 1-1.5'
Spread: 3-4'
Blooms: Yellow flowers with red bracts, long lasting, from
mid-late summer
Foliage: Large, smooth-textured, little mottling, lime-green with red
tips at end of leaves
Soil: Well-drained, mildly acidic-neutral (ph: 6.1-7.5), drought tolerant
Water:: Little, drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds, divide tubers, Offests (Pups), tissue culture
Uses: Xeriscaping, indoor plant, container, rock garden
Caution: Plant has sharp edges, wear gloves
Comments: Bromeliad Neoregelia 'Sunshine' or Bromeliad is a
monorcarpic that is very easy to grow.
After it has produced a pup the mother plant dies. This is a low-maintenance and carefree heat-loving plant. When
grown in masses, Bromeliad Neoregelia 'Sunshine' enhance the xeriscaping
landscape with their beautiful foliage colors and attractive flowers.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8b-11 |
