Description
Neoregelia ‘Margaret’ is a magnificent, highly versatile cultivar celebrated for its striking coloration and rugged adaptability. This medium-to-large grower features broad, full leaves that form a robust rosette maturing between 16 to 20 inches across. Its foliage boasts a gorgeous red variegation framed by deep, dark margins and dusted with light green specks throughout. Because this hardy variety naturally tolerates higher light levels than most other bright red bromeliads, it is an exceptional choice for adding durable color to your tropical landscape layouts or patio containers.
**Plant will ship bare-root**
How to Keep Your Neoregelia ‘Margaret’ 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 strong filtered light to achieve its best look and keep colors vibrant. While it is tougher than most red bromeliads, filtered light is your best protection against midday leaf burn. However, it will easily take direct morning sun or a little late afternoon sun.
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!
