Neoregelia
'Passion'
Passion Neoregelia
Family |
Bromeliaceae |
Genus |
Neoregelia |
Cultivar |
'Passion' |
Category |
Perennials, Tropicals |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
10-12 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
Requires cool season protection under glass. |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H1b-H2 |
Temperature (°C) |
-1.1-15.6 |
Temperature (°F) |
30-60 |
Height |
30-40 cm |
Spread |
30-40 cm |
Landscape |
Works well as a tropical plant, 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 with broad, round ends. 10-20 cm long and 5 cm wide. The centre of the leaves are green and change to a purple-magenta towards the end. |
Notable Specimens |
Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
Propagation |
Propagated by the separation of offsets at the base of the plant. |