Neoregelia carolinae tricolor

Light Neoregelia carolinae
Locate this plant in a partially shady place, where it can take in the solar rays during the coolest hours of the day. These plants lose the aerial part during the coldest months of the year. As spring begins, stems and leaves quickly start to reproduce.We advise cultivating the the Neoregelia carolinae in a covered place, in an apartment or green house, as they don't like temperatures below 15°C: during late Spring they can be moved outdoors.

Cultivation Neoregelia carolinae
These plants give origin to a brush with a rounded form. The Neoregelia carolinae Is medium in size; in spring, summer, autumn, winter it assumes a greenredwhite colouring. These are evergreen plants, which means they keep their leaves year round. The Neoregelia carolinae is a perennial herb plant.

Fertilize Neoregelia carolinae
We suggest adding to the irrigation water, in the spring, every 20-25 days, a specific fertilizer for flowering plants. We can also mix to the soil near the plants a granular slow release fertilizer, which has a 3-4 month action.

Water Neoregelia carolinae
Water sporadically, with 2-3 glasses of water , leaving the soil dry for a few days before watering again; when watering we suggest avoiding excesses, but to wet the substratum well. Let's act every 1-2 weeks . Perennial plants are subject to some months of vegetational rest. During these months it isn't necessary to water them.

Pests Neoregelia carolinae
Generally during this time of year we suggest a pre-emptive treatment with wide range insecticide and with a systemic fungicide, to prevent the attack from part of the aphids and the development of fungus diseases, often favoured by a mild and damp climate.

Mold Neoregelia carolinae
We suggest a substratum characterized by an excellent drainage.

Climate peat sand Soil Pumice Bark S. Organic alpine 5 1 4 0 0 1 continental 4 2 4 0 0 1 mediterranean 3 3 4 0 0 1

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Plant Neoregelia carolinae
When wanted we can grow these plants in a vase. The indications given in this article are related to a medium size plant.

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This page concerns the weather mediterranean it is possible to choose another climate area alpine continental

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