The above photo is just for display purposes, this plant was in a 5cm pot. It does not include the pot! Please read postage note at the bottom.
Caring for your new plant:
Light: Indirect light or moderate shade. For more color, place neoregelia in more filtered sunlight. This bromeliad typically does not like direct light and will cause a burn. For indoors, use a place with strong sunlight. Outdoors find a shadier place with less direct sun. The afternoon sun is the hottest and most direct, find a place with morning or late afternoon sun.
Water: Water in the center cup, make sure the cup never dries. Prefers rainwater. If the water becomes stagnant, empty out and refill on a weekly basis. Avoid tap water as it causes mineral buildup.
Temperature: Somewhat more cold hardy, but prefer 55ºF or higher. They can survive to 40ºF. High temperatures will not harm the plant but will effect the color.
Soil: Often cultivated on the ground as a bedding plant, use a very well drained soil. To use as an air plant, climb a tree and fasten using New Zealand or “orchid” moss. Use very little fertilizer for better color.
Humidity: Prefers humidity, if in a drier climate, try misting the bromeliad. Neoregelia’s have the highest tolerance of the bromeliads for humidity.
Propagation:Neoregelia, like all bromeliads, spread by producing pups at its base. Once it’s flowered, the mother will start to die and the pups will begin to take over.
Repotting: Mature bromeliads should not be repotted. Smaller bromeliads can be potted into small containers until they are established, then moved into 4″ or 6″ pots until they flower. Neoregelia are somewhat lower, broader plants than some of the other bromeliads (like guzmania and aechmea) so are less likely to topple over in their new pots.
Postage:
Plant will be packed in a plastic bag inside carton box (usually large letter) posted by Royal Mail which will reduce the cost of postage. We spend more time on packing plants which ensures that you receive the plants in a very good condition, not damaged by the pot or not mixed with gel (in-vitro). Therefore, the plants are sent without the pot.
Once we receive your order we will order directly from our supplier, therefore it will take 10 days to process & dispatch your item.
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