Some genera of bromeliads are more well known for their colorful foliage than others. Neoregelias have flowers that are set deep within the central cup, they are not very showy. However, the foliage of most Neoregelias is spectacular. They often blush bright colors toward the center of the cup. Many have beautiful banding and unique dark colors. Best of all, once they color up the color stays!
FEATURES
- Striking foliage in an array of colors and patterns: Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Silver, Variegated, White, Yellow
- Easy to maintain
- Adds color and interest to homes
- Improves indoor air quality
CUTTINGS VS. TISSUE CULTURE
- Higher rate of saleable plants then those coming from TC
- Shorter grow time than TC; more turns equals higher profits
- Cuttings will be identical to the mother plant, alleviating sports that can come from TC material, including the tubing that TC varieties can display
- No gassing required for green leaf varieties (ie. Cotton Candy & Magali)
SUGGESTED USES
- As houseplants in pots
- On shady patios
- Mounted onto ornamental driftwood or stems
- As a focal plant
Understanding Neoregelia Sizes
Most of the regular varieties, such as Tricolor Perfecta and Magali, are larger Neos. They fit perfectly in a 5 or 6 inch pot; some of them even in an 8 inch. They should be planted 1ppp.
These Larger Neos are divided between full sun and shade varieties.
LARGE VARIETIES
The smaller Fireball types, Fireball, Donger, Zoe, & Red Waif are often planted 3ppp in a 5 or 6 inch pot to fill up the pot quickly. These types are branching and the best effect is achieved when they are allowed to start branching before selling. If you plant these 1ppp, it will take significantly longer to achieve the desired effect. Beware! When they get too mature in a small pot, they are apt to topple over from being top heavy. When growing a 4 inch, these types are good and can be planted 1ppp.
The Fireball varieties are also used 5ppp in an 8” pot or a 10” hanging basket.
SMALL VARIETIES
NEOREGELIA SPECIFICATIONS TABLE
| ITEM DESCRIPTION | COLOR | SIZE | LIGHT REQUIREMENTS | IMAGE | SERIES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEOREGELIA ANDRE | GREEN-YELLOW FOLIAGE COLORING UP TO RED | LARGE | BRIGHT LIGHT |  | |
| NEOREGELIA FRANCA* | WHITE-GREEN FOLIAGE COLORING UP TO PINK-PURPLE | LARGE | BRIGHT LIGHT |  | |
| NEOREGELIA FREDDY | GREEN-LIGHT GREEN FOLIAGE COLORING UP TO ORANGE-RED | LARGE | BRIGHT LIGHT |  | |
| NEOREGELIA GAZPACHO | INTENSE RED AND GREEN COLORING | LARGE | BRIGHT LIGHT |  | |
| NEOREGELIA ORCOSA | BURGUNDY CENTER WITH BRIGHT GREEN DOTS | LARGE | BRIGHT LIGHT |  | |
| NEOREGELIA PIMIENTO | DARK LEAF MARGINS SURROUNDING A BRIGHT CRIMSON RED STRIPE | LARGE | BRIGHT LIGHT |  | |
| NEOREGELIA RAPHAEL* | WHITE-GREEN FOLIAGE COLORING UP TO RED | LARGE | BRIGHT LIGHT |  | |
| NEOREGELIA ROYAL BURGUNDY | DEEP BURGUNDY AND GREEN | LARGE | BRIGHT LIGHT |  | |
| NEOREGELIA TIGER | BURGUNDY-GREEN WITH STYLISH TIGER STRIPES AND SPINES | LARGE | BRIGHT LIGHT |  | |
| NEOREGELIA TREASURE ROYAL | VERY INTENSE REDDDISH-PINK CENTER WITH A WILD AND RAGGED FORM SOMEWHAT LIKE MAGALI | LARGE | BRIGHT LIGHT |  | |
| NEOREGELIA TRICOLOR PERFECTA | VARIEGATED FOLIAGE WITH A DEEP RED BLUSH TURNING TO AN INTENSE RED CENTER CUP AT INFLORESCENCE | LARGE | BRIGHT LIGHT |  | |
| NEOREGELIA WINE & GOLD | BASE OF GREEN WHICH TURNS A GOLDEN COLOR MOTTLED WITH A BEAUTIFUL WINE-RED | LARGE | BRIGHT LIGHT |  | |
| NEOREGELIA COTTON CANDY | LIGHT GREEN FOLIAGE COLORING UP TO PINK | LARGE | SHADE |  | |
| NEOREGELIA DONNA | DEEP CHARTREUSE COLOR HEAVIEST IN THE CENTER OF THE CUP WITH DEEP COLORFUL STRIATIONS RADIATING THROUGH THE REST OF THE LEAF | LARGE | SHADE |  | |
| NEOREGELIA FANCY* | GREEN-WHITE FOLIAGE COLORING UP TO PURPLE | LARGE | SHADE |  | |
| NEOREGELIA FLANDRIA | BRIGHT GREEN WITH CREAMY-WHITE TO PALE YELLOW STRIPES ALONG LEAF EDGES | LARGE | SHADE |  | |
| NEOREGELIA LILA | GREEN-PURPLE FOLIAGE COLORING UP TO PINK-PURPLE | LARGE | SHADE |  | |
| NEOREGELIA MAGALI | GREEN FOLIAGE COLORING UP TO DEEP RED | LARGE | SHADE |  | |
| NEOREGELIA PUPPY LOVE | GREEN FOLIAGE COLORING UP TO PINK | LARGE | SHADE |  | |
| NEOREGELIA VAN DURME | GREEN WITH WHITE STRIPES THAT TAKES ON A BRIGHT RED COLOR | LARGE | SHADE |  | |
| NEOREGELIA VOODOO DOLL | DARK GREEN FOLIAGE COLORING UP TO PURPLE | LARGE | SHADE |  | |
| NEOREGELIA DONGER* | DEEP RED ON THE CENTER OF THE LEAVES WITH LEAF EDGES WHITE BLUSHING TO PINK IN STRONG FILTERED LIGHT | SMALL | BRIGHT LIGHT | | FIREBALL |
| NEOREGELIA FIREBALL | ITS DEEP RED COLOR REQUIRES A STRONG FILTERED LIGHT SOURCE OR IT WILL REVERT TO A SOLID GREEN | SMALL | BRIGHT LIGHT |  | FIREBALL |
| NEOREGELIA RED WAIF | GREEN & RED | SMALL | BRIGHT LIGHT |  | FIREBALL |
| NEOREGELIA ZOE | INTENSE WINE-RED ACROSS THE WHOLE LEAF, ESPECIALLY THE VARIEGATION | SMALL | BRIGHT LIGHT |  | FIREBALL |
| AECHMEA MEND | PINK-GREEN FOLIAGE COLORING UP TO PURPLE-GREEN | N/A | BRIGHT LIGHT |  | |
| AECHMEA FELICE | ALBO-MARGINZTED CULTIVAR WHICH HAS BROAD GOLDEN LEAF MARGINS. SPINELESS. | N/A | SHADE |  | |
| *Patented - Grower's permission required. |