Neoregelia Lilliputiana

Family

Bromeliaceae

Origin

Brazil

Environment

Neoregelia Lilliputiana are great in any sunny or partially shaded positions, the more sun the brighter the colours, indoor the more light the better.

Mini Neo s can be grown on or in almost anything. The do just as well in a pot as planted on a branch, many varieties can also grow in the garden. When planted without soil some moss can be packed around the plant base to encourage roots to start. Water should be kept in the centre of plants over the warmer months and soil well watered but allowed to be touch dry between waterings

Description

Neoregelia 'Lilliputiana' is one of the smallest species of Neoregelia. The 3-inch tall mini has green leaves mottled with reddish brown, growing on 1-2 inch stolons. It is fast growing small blue flowers appear when mature.

Neoregelia Lilliputiana are a hardy group of bromeliads , can be used for planting on trees and walls. Offsets generally appear on long runners allowing plants to spread rapidly or grow over objects.Makes a nice full basket full of offshoots

Landscape Uses

Suitable for Container, Rock Garden & Xeriscaping