Description
Neoregelia ‘Magali’ is a striking, medium-to-large hybrid bromeliad that is sure to stop you in your tracks! Created by renowned hybridizer Grant Groves, this eye-catching variety features broad, glossy leaves that form a grand, symmetrical rosette that typically matures around 20 inches in diameter, though exceptional specimens can grow up to 26 inches across. This cultivar beautifully retains its rich, dark green outer foliage while developing a vibrant, glowing magenta-red center. It is an excellent choice for a shady patio corner, a decorative indoor container, or a protected tropical landscape layout.
**Plant will ship bare-root**
How to Keep Your Neoregelia ‘Magali’ 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 a shady or indirect light environment. While it is a hardy grower, it is sensitive to intense sun and can burn if exposed to direct, unfiltered afternoon sunlight. Providing a bright, filtered light setup or a shaded area allows the plant to safely maintain its dark green leaves and brilliant red centerpiece.
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!
