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This species from Brazil has dull olive green leaves. At flowering the inner leaves of the rosette turn crimson and remain this colour for many months.
An interesting feature of this plant is the pups which are produced on long stolons. These pups develop above the mother plant and if planted at the base of a tree stump, boulder or wall, the pups will create a lovely staggered effect as they gradually grow upwards.
| Weight | .300 kg |
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| Dimensions | 15 cm |
Tips for growing your plant successfully:
Light: Neoregelia farinosa is best grown in partial shade. It will also grow in heavy shade. Full sun should be avoided as this can lead to scorching or bleaching of the leaves.
Soil: Generally Bromeliads which grow terrestrially, require good drainage and like to grow in soil which is airy and fast draining. We recommend the addition of compost or fine bark to the planting area. When growing your plant in containers, it is also important to ensure that your soil is light, airy and free draining. A combination of a good quality potting soil with the addition of either coco peat, pine bark or perlite is recommended.
Watering: Many Bromeliads are surprisingly water wise. When watering, water your plant thoroughly, then allow to dry out before watering again. Always ensure that there is water in your Bromeliad’s tank, cup or reservoir. The frequency of watering will vary according to the season. Remember if you are unsure as to whether to water or not, rather keep the plant on a drier side as overwatering can lead to fungal problems which can kill a plant quickly.
Fertiliser: Use a balanced water soluble fertilizer at half the recommended strength once a month during spring and summer.
Temperature: Neoregelia farinosa can tolerate minimum winter temperatures of just above 0 degrees Celsius.
The plant is currently growing in a 15 cm plastic pot. It will be supplied bare root (without a pot or soil). Although our plants are grown under the same conditions and we carefully handpick your plant to ensure the best quality possible, no two plants are identical. Also the colours of plants can vary according to the season. The plant supplied will be similar to the plant photographed.
