Description
Neoregelia ‘Bossa Nova** is a VERY popular stoloniferous bromeliad here in Southwest Florida. Beautiful bright green albomarginated foliage with a bright red center at maturity. One of the few spineless neoregelias that we carry. It is a fast grower, once it produces multiple pups it will make a great ground cover for any landscape or lanai. As long as you keep water in the cup, it is also a great bromeliad for mounting on trees or driftwood. For best look grow in bright filtered light all day or it can take direct morning sun, but we recommend avoiding harsh unfiltered afternoon sun. However, many of our wholesale landscape customers have told us they have used it in full sun conditions outdoors with success. Typically reaches around 20″ in diameter.
**Plant will ship bare-root**
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- Step 1: Balance their sun exposure. Neoregelia ‘Bossa Nova’ is a fairly sun-hardy variety that does excellent with morning sun, but it should receive filtered light in the afternoon to protect it from the harshest rays. If transitioning them from a shady spot into a sunnier area, do it gradually so they can safely build up their brilliant colors without getting sunburned!
- 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!
