Bromeliad Plant Growing Specifications – Neoregelia carolinae ‘Tricolor’

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This article provides information on the specific growing guidelines for Neoregelia carolinae ‘Tricolor’ bromeliads.

• Light: Bright light with a half day of direct sun year-round. Responds well to being grown in a sunny yet humid place outdoors in the summer.
• Temperature: Average to warm room temperatures (65-80 degrees F 18-27 degrees C), with no chilling below 50 degrees F (10 degrees C).
• Fertilizer: Feed monthly with a high-phosphorous (low-nitrogen) fertilizer mixed at half the normal strength. Feed the leaves, roots, and reservoir.
• Water: Keep roots lightly moist, and replenish water in reservoir every 10 days, or more often in summer. This bromeliad grows best in high humidity, above 50 percent.
• Soil: Potting soil amended with one-third part peat moss, or African violet soil.
• Repotting: Repot annually in spring until plant fills a 5 in (12.5 cm) pot.
• Longevity: Individual plants live 3 to 4 years.
• Propagation: Wait until the parent plant dies to pot up offsets, which often have very skimpy roots. Keeping newly potted offsets in a warm, humid enclosure, such as a roomy plastic bag, speeds the rooting process.
• Selections: There are numerous named varieties, most of which have cream stripes in their leaves. ‘Martin’ is quite vigorous, as is the slightly small ‘Compacta.’
• Display Tips: Because of its large, spreading shape, this bromeliad needs plenty of space. It is at its best when viewed from above.

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