Neoregelia carolinae ‘Tricolor’ Blushing bromeliad
Neoregelias are members of the bromeliad family, and are from eastern Brazil. This cultivated variety is not found in the wild. Plants: Plants are up to 18" (45 cm) high and about the same in diameter. They like wet, hot, sunlit conditions. Leaves: Leaves are waxy, long, narrow, and pointed, about 12" (30 cm) × 1-1½" (2.5-3.8 cm), green-edged, with cream/green stripes along their length.. They emerge from the center of the plant, which lacks a stem (acaulescent). At flowering time, the centers of these plants become brilliant red. Flowers: Like most neoregelias, these are not known for their flowers, which are inconspicuous. This is unusual, in that most bromeliads have prominent flowers. Online References:
Neoregelia carolinae ‘Tricolor’ at the Missouri Botanical Garden Neoregelia carolinae ‘Tricolor’ on Bromeliad Plant Care Information Neoregelia carolinae ‘Tricolor’ on www.uky.edu Neoregelia carolinae ‘Tricolor’ on Dr. Giuseppe Mazza's PhotoMazza.com site
Neoregelia carolinae ‘Tricolor’ description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020. © FloraFinder.org. All rights reserved. |
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