Neoregelia 'Cracker Jack'
Neoregelia 'Cracker Jack'
A genus of 40 species of evergreen greenhouse perennials. Generally terrestrial, a few species are epiphytic on the lower branches of trees. They usually have spiny, strap-shaped leaves growing in rosettes or tubular forms with water holding reservoirs. The three petalled, upright flowers grow in the heart of the plant and may occur at any time of year. In some species, the floral bracts change colour when flowering begins.
Contributed by @Muzz67
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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 'Cracker Jack'
Latin name
Neoregelia 'Cracker Jack'
type
Evergreens
family
Bromeliaceae
ph
6.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Partial shade
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Frost
Not Frost hardy
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Soil
Light and free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
0.30 M
0.30 M
Neoregelia 'Cracker Jack'
A genus of 40 species of evergreen greenhouse perennials. Generally terrestrial, a few species are epiphytic on the lower branches of trees. They usually have spiny, strap-shaped leaves growing in rosettes or tubular forms with water holding reservoirs. The three petalled, upright flowers grow in the heart of the plant and may occur at any time of year. In some species, the floral bracts change colour when flowering begins.
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.
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