Neoregelia 'Red Waif'
Red Waif
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. Neoregelia 'Red Waif' is a miniature neoregelia, under 4" tall. It has green leaves with many tiny red spots making it look a solid red.
Contributed by @nero1279
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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
Red Waif
Latin name
Neoregelia 'Red Waif'
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
0.10 M
Neoregelia 'Red Waif'
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. Neoregelia 'Red Waif' is a miniature neoregelia, under 4" tall. It has green leaves with many tiny red spots making it look a solid red.
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.
Kazbah
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