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Neoregelia is a genus of epiphytic bromeliads from South American rainforests, grown on branches rather than in soil. The key to growing them is bright light, an airy bark-based mix, and keeping water in the central cup.
Neoregelia is a genus of epiphytic flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Bromelioideae, native to South American rainforests. The genus name is for Eduard August von Regel, Director of St. Petersburg Botanic Gardens in Russia (1875–1892).
Neoregelia bromeliads and their hybrids, due to their varied forms and beautiful colors, are commonly cultivated as houseplants, or in warm climates as landscape plants. They are particularly suitable for vivarium culture. Their needs are simple, mainly consisting of bright light (most forms will revert to green if lighting is sub-optimal) and an airy growing medium - some species do not do well in soil and will be prone to rot due to their nature as epiphytes.
In temperate regions where temperatures fall below 10 °C (50 °F), they must be grown under glass or as houseplants. There are over 5000 registered cultivars.
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