Description
This little beauty is very popular for its colourful foliage as well as for its ease of culture.
Neoregelia Star Fire has grey-green foliage with bold pink leaf margins which are hot pink under bright light conditions.
The upper surface of the leaves have spots and crossbands while the undersides of the leaves have a grayish overlay with some silver banding.
The miniature rosette grows up to 15 cm in diameter and height.
The pups are produced on stolons. Neoregelia Star Fire pups readily and in no time at all will develop into a beautiful cluster of plants which can eventually become huge and create a fantastic focal point in the garden.
Perfectly suited for growing epiphytically in trees, on trees stumps, decorative driftwood or even over rocks and boulders.
Plant Care:
Tips for growing your plant successfully:
Light:
Neoregelia Star Blast is best grown in morning or late afternoon sun, avoiding the midday sun or in very bright indirect light.
When grown in heavy shade or low light conditions the pink fades gradually and eventually the leaves will turn shades of green and white.
Light is a very important factor to consider when growing Neoregelia as this in most cases affects the coloration of the foliage.
Generally, plants with tough leathery leaves enjoy a lot of sun, while plants with softer leaves prefer partial or dappled 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.
Plants grown epiphytically will require more frequent watering particularly during very hot spells.
Fertiliser:
Use a balanced water soluble fertilizer at half the recommended strength once a month during spring and summer.
Temperature:
Neoregelia Star Blast can tolerate minimum winter temperatures of just above 0 degrees Celsius.
Plant description:
The plant is currently growing in a 10 cm plastic pot. It is a pup and is approximately half the size of an adult 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. The colour of plants can also vary according to the season.
The photograph is of an adult plant and is for reference purposes only.
