
Neoregelia Carcharodon Rainbow
Neoregelia 'Carcharodon Rainbow'
Original:Bromeliads are a family of monocot flowering plants with over 3,000 species in over 50 genera. Each species will appear in this encyclopedia with its' Genus name. The diverse family includes Epiphytes, such as tillandsia and terrestrial species such as ananus (pineapple) New:Neoregelia have spiny, strap-shaped leaves growing in rosettes or tubular forms with water holding reservoirs. The flowers grow in the heart of the plant and may occur at any time of year. In some species, the floral bracts can change colour when blooming commences.
Contributed by @justinkhoo
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Partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Not Frost hardy
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Light and free draining
Common name
Neoregelia 'Carcharodon Rainbow'
Latin name
Neoregelia Carcharodon Rainbow
type
Evergreens
family
Bromeliaceae
ph
6.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
Neoregelia Carcharodon Rainbow
Original:Bromeliads are a family of monocot flowering plants with over 3,000 species in over 50 genera. Each species will appear in this encyclopedia with its' Genus name. The diverse family includes Epiphytes, such as tillandsia and terrestrial species such as ananus (pineapple) New:Neoregelia have spiny, strap-shaped leaves growing in rosettes or tubular forms with water holding reservoirs. The flowers grow in the heart of the plant and may occur at any time of year. In some species, the floral bracts can change colour when blooming commences.
Planting
From Early Spring TO Late Winter
Plant in pots of equal parts loam based compost and bark chips, or in a soil-less compost. Place in a warm room or heated greenhouse with a minimum temperature of 10C, high humidity and plenty of light but not full sun.