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Neoregelia 'Fireball'

Scientific Name: Neoregelia 'Fireball'
Family: Bromeliaceae

Neoregelia 'Fireball' in the NYBG greenhouse in mid April

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 21-27
USDA: 10-12

Frost Tolerance: Tender below 30°F (-1°C) It is best as a greenhouse or house plant in Phoenix

Sun Exposure: Filtered shade

Origin: Garden origin

Growth Habits: Clustering epiphyte bromeliad, to 18 inches diameter (45 cm)

Watering Needs: Use distilled water to fill the rosette, water the soil mixture only when dry.

Propagation: Offsets

The genus name was originally 'Regelia'. Unfortunately, the name was already used by a genus in the Myrtaceae family. Both names are in honor of the German botanist Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892).

Culture:
Neoregelias can be tried, on trees in baskets, but need humidity.

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