Description
Neoregelia ‘Lambert’s Pride’ is a show-stopping, top-selling hybrid celebrated for its brilliant, fire-like coloration. This medium-sized cultivar features stiff, glossy leaves that boast a rich, intensely colored orange base. As the plant matures, a unique pattern of green and golden-yellow speckles begins to emerge beautifully near the upper foliage. When in bloom, its compact 12-to-14-inch rosette culminates in a spectacular, bright reddish-orange center tank. If you want to add an exotic pop of warmth to your landscape layout or tropical lanai, you cannot go wrong with this striking variety!
**Plant will ship bare-root**
How to Keep Your Neoregelia ‘Lambert’s Pride’ Happy
Caring for these resilient, exotic beauties is incredibly straightforward! Use these essential guidelines to maximize their rich colors and keep your plant growing strong:
Step 1: Balance their sun exposure. Grow this variety in bright, filtered light to bring out its most intense orange-red blush. While it easily handles a couple of hours of mild morning sun or late afternoon sun, it should be kept out of harsh, direct midday sunlight to avoid burning the foliage. Lower light levels will cause the fiery orange tones to fade.
Step 2: Water the central cup. Instead of watering the soil, pour clean water directly into the center “tank” or cup of the plant. Because sun exposure evaporates water a bit faster, check the cup regularly to ensure it stays filled, and flush it out every couple of weeks with fresh water to keep it clean.
Step 3: Keep the soil lightly damp. Occasionally give the soil some water just to keep it from drying out completely. Make sure your pots have excellent drainage so the roots never sit in soggy mud. If you are planting them directly in the ground, be sure to choose an area with great drainage where the soil won’t stay wet.
Step 4: Keep it warm. This tropical plant loves warmth. If you are growing it outdoors, to be safe just remember to bring it inside if the temperature drops below 50°F (10°C) or protect it from the cold or frost as much as possible.
Step 5: Fertilize sparingly (or not at all). We recommend using a well-balanced, slow-release fertilizer just once or twice a year. Be careful, though—too much fertilizer or nitrogen will cause the plant to lose its vibrant color and become leggy and stretched-out looking. In fact, some growers prefer not to fertilize at all to get the very best color from the plant.
