Description
Neoregelia ‘Purple Passion’ (P.) is a premium, patented hybrid developed by Bullis Bromeliads. This striking, medium-sized cultivar features broad, glossy, dark green outer foliage that beautifully contrasts with a rich, intense purple center. At maturity, the well-formed rosette can reach up to 14 to 18 inches across. This adaptable variety grows best in bright, filtered light or shadier environments, making it an excellent, low-maintenance showpiece for indoor spaces, covered patios, or protected tropical landscape layouts.
(United States Plant Patent USPP22,585P2; Asexual Propagation is Strictly Prohibited)
**Plant will ship bare-root**
How to Keep Your Neoregelia ‘Purple Passion’ (P.) Happy
Caring for these resilient plants is straightforward. Use these basic guidelines to maintain their deep purple coloration and keep your plant growing strong:
Step 1: Balance their sun exposure. Grow this variety in bright, filtered light or shadier environments. Bright, indirect light keeps the central purple tones rich and well-defined. Because this variety is sun-sensitive, it should be kept fully protected from direct, unfiltered sunlight to prevent leaf burn and preserve the smooth texture of the foliage.
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!
