Description
Neoregelia ‘Big Rose’ forms a spectacular, wide-leaved open rosette that reaches a large 24 to 30 inches across. The thick foliage features a fiery reddish-orange canvas beautifully accented by a striking constellation of golden-yellow speckles and bright pink tips. This robust variety is a versatile filtered light to full sun plant that can generally acclimate smoothly to most full sun conditions. Its effortless adaptability locks in its radiant, speckled colors while maintaining flawless foliage, making it a stunning focal point for tropical landscapes, sunny patios, or bright indoor spaces.
**Plant will ship bare-root**
How to Keep Your Neoregelia ‘Big Rose’ Happy
Caring for this tropical beauty is incredibly easy! Just follow these simple steps to keep its colors bright and beautiful:
- Step 1: Find the perfect bright spot. Place your plant in filtered light to full sun outdoors, or a bright spot indoors. This variety easily acclimates to most full sun conditions, however we always recommend paying attention to it the first few months for any signs of bleaching or burning. Giving it plenty of sun is what locks in its intense, speckled reddish-orange color.
- Step 2: Water the central cup. Instead of watering the soil, pour clean water directly into the center “tank” or cup of the plant. Keep it filled but 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!
