Neoregelia
'Donger'
Donger Neoregelia
Family |
Bromeliaceae |
Genus |
Neoregelia |
Cultivar |
'Donger' |
Category |
Perennials, Tropicals |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
9b-12 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
Requires cool season protection under glass. |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H1b-H3 |
Temperature (°C) |
-6.7-15.6 |
Temperature (°F) |
20-60 |
Height |
20-30 cm |
Spread |
20-30 cm |
Landscape |
Works well as ground cover, in a container, shade garden or specimen plant. |
Cultivation |
Grows best in well drained, moist, organic soils with full sun or part shade. |
Growth |
Medium |
Leaf Description |
The evergreen leaves are leathery, glossy and light pink, dark pink or magenta. They grow 10-15 cm long and 2 cm wide. |
Flower Description |
The small 3-petaled flowers are white to lavender and grow in small clusters near the base. |
Notable Specimens |
Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
Propagation |
Propagated by division of offsets. |