Neoregelia carolinae 'var. tricolor'
Bromeliad
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Bromeliad (Neoregelia carolinae 'var. tricolor') - Description
N. carolinae bears shiny medium green leaves that are 1 foot long, and 1.5 inches wide. 'Tricolor' has green leaves with lengthwise white stripes. The center of the rosette turns red before blooms appear.
Bromeliad (Neoregelia carolinae 'var. tricolor') - Blooming
In late spring and summer, white flowers with blue markings loom towards the end of 2 foot long stalks.
Bromeliad (Neoregelia carolinae 'var. tricolor') - Growth
A perennial, tropical iris. Leaves to 2.5 feet long, 1 inch wide, in fanlike, 2 foot tall clumps. In loose, moist, fertile soil, plant 'walks' by producing roots where stalks touch soil. Grows best in partial shade. Some species are epiphytes and can be grown in trees.
Bromeliad (Neoregelia carolinae 'var. tricolor') - Planting
Sow seeds when ripe at 81°F (27°C).
Bromeliad (Neoregelia carolinae 'var. tricolor') - Pest
Scale insects and mealybugs. Neoregelia is also vulnerable to bacterial soft rot and leaf spot and fungal leaf spots.
Bromeliad (Neoregelia carolinae 'var. tricolor') - Interesting facts
Neoregelia is found in South America in nature. Species are mostly found in coastal scrublands, rainforests, and woodlands. They are grown for their colorful foliage.Like other Bromeliads, members of Neoregelia are closely related to pineapples and Spanish moss.The leaves form a cup in the center of the plant which the plant uses to collect rainwater.
Bromeliad (Neoregelia carolinae 'var. tricolor') - Soil and irrigation
Regular water. Does best in grainy, leafy soil. Provide little water over the winter months.
