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neoregelia
sapiatibensis
sapiatibensis
Care level
Medium
This stunning bromeliad features a unique star-shaped rosette with deep purple centers that intensify with bright light exposure. The center cup holds water like a tiny pool, creating its own miniature ecosystem where tiny creatures like tree frogs sometimes make their home in the wild.
Care & maintenance
Light
Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.
Temperature
Wide range (59°F - 86°F)
Fertilization frequency
Low
Once per season.
Soil
Choose a Epiphyte mix: An extremely well-draining, airy substrate that mimics tree bark. Allows roots to breathe while providing intermittent moisture.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Wide/Shallow
Prefer a pot that is wider than it is deep.
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Features
Size & growth
Medium
Upright
Slow growth
This plant grows slowly. It can reach 1 to 3 feet in height or spread.
It grows upwards without support.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & not self-pollinating
The neoregelia sapiatibensis can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.