Description
Medium-sized upright rosette of light green leaves which are mottled. At blooming the inner leaves of the rosette turn bright red.
An interesting characteristic of Neoregelia macwilliamsii 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 an unusual staggered effect as they gradually grow upwards.
This plant pups readily and grows to form a large clump in a relatively short space of time.
Plant Care:
Tips for growing your plant successfully:
Light: Neoregelia macwilliamsii grows best in partial shade to full shade.
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 macwilliamsii can tolerate minimum winter temperatures of just above 0 degrees Celsius.
Please Note:
The plant is currently growing in a 15 cm plastic pot and approximately half the size of a mature plant. 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 smaller plant photographed. The photograph of the flowering plant is for reference purposes only.