Description
Neoregelia ‘Paprika’ is a show-stopping hybrid that brings a bold splash of tropical color to any garden or indoor collection. This eye-catching variety features a symmetric rosette of glossy, arching leaves painted in a rich burgundy-red backdrop with striking speckles of chartreuse and gold. Reaching a mature size of 10 to 14 inches wide, its fiery coloration intensifies beautifully under bright, filtered light.
**Plant will ship bare-root**
How to Keep Your Neoregelia ‘Paprika’ Happy
Caring for this spectacular, fiery bromeliad is incredibly easy! Just follow these simple steps to keep your Neoregelia ‘Paprika’ thriving and intensely vibrant:
• Step 1: Bright light brings out the color. To get the absolute best color out of your ‘Paprika’, provide it with bright, filtered light or high dappled shade throughout the day. It needs plenty of strong light to maintain its rich burgundy-red backdrop and golden speckles, but avoid harsh, all-day direct afternoon sun. If moving it from a shady spot to a brighter area, transition it gradually to prevent sunburn and let its fiery tones develop safely!
• 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!
• 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!
