blushing bromeliad
Neoregelia carolinae
USDA zones10 to 11
SunHandles partial sun to partial shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size9 to 18 inches tall9 to 18 inches wide
- Bloom color
- Violet to lavender
Notes
Blushing bromeliad (Neoregelia carolinae) is a houseplant for containers and tropical garden beds. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes part sun or part shade and average moisture. Its violet to lavender blooms sit at the center of the rosette. It reaches 9 to 18 inches tall and wide.
Pairs well with Snake plant, Snow Queen pothos, and Bamboo palm.
Native range
Garden origin.