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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 8 to 12 inches
Plant Spread: 18 to 22 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Broadleaf
Other: Bright green spotted with dark green, red and purple; purplish-black tips with color extending along leaf margins. Center turns purple at blooming.
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Summer
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Groundcover
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth
Epiphytic
Parentage: Dexter's Pride x Fantastic Gardens
Child plants: one child plant

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  • Bromeliad

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Location: Tampa FL
Date: 2024-04-18
Location: Tampa FL
Date: 2024-04-18
Location: Lincoln Park Conservatory, Chicago IL
Date: 2016-05
these are young plants
Location: Deerfield Beach, fl
Date: 2014-04-24
Comments:
  • Posted by ScotTi (Tampa FL ) on Apr 18, 2024 12:43 PM concerning plant:
    Neoregelia 'Tossed Salad'
    Harvey Bullis hybrid
    Seed parent - 'Dexter's Pride'
    Pollen parent - 'Fantastic Gardens'
    Good coloration achieved with good morning and late afternoon sun conditions. Midday and early afternoon Summer sun should be avoided as leaves will burn.

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