Neoregelia carolinae f. tricolor typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between May and July.
blushing bromeliad
Neoregelia carolinae f. tricolor
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Offsets,Seed Propagation,Division,Air Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
10 - 11
Flowers:
Violet to lavender Flowers In Summer
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Soil:
Well-drained
Fruits:
Fruits In Autumn Ready In Summer
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,purple,pink
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Indoors:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
For optimal growth, blushing bromeliads require regular watering. Generally, these plants need to be watered every 7-10 days. It is best to pour water into the cup or bowl-like structure (also known as the "tank") that forms at the center of the plant's foliage. This can be done using room temperature distilled or rain water. Allow the water to thoroughly drain from the tank, and never leave it sitting for long periods of time. Additionally, the plant will benefit from a weekly misting with a spray bottle filled with room temperature water.
sunlight
The Blushing Bromeliad needs full to partial sun for optimal growth. For this plant species, the ideal sun exposure should be around 4 to 6 hours of bright filtered light daily, either through direct sunlight or indirect sunlight from a nearby window. The sun should be strongest during the morning and then should become more diffuse in the afternoon. If the bromeliad is placed in a spot that gets too much sun, the leaves may look burned and faded, while if the plant doesn’t get enough sunlight, the leaves can remain pale and can eventually rot away.
pruning
For a Blushing Bromeliad, it is recommended to prune the flower petals and thin out the foliage as the blooming season ends. Prune away any yellow, dead, or discolored foliage in order to encourage healthy growth. Pruning should be done about once a month for best results. In addition to regular pruning, the plant should also be repotted into a larger pot every three years. This will ensure that the nutrients in the soil are being replaced and that the roots have ample space to grow.
Season
Neoregelia carolinae f. tricolor typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between May and July.
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Neoregelia carolinae f. tricolor is usually in the months of July and August.