Neoregelia 'Franca' - ornamental bromeliad with compact rosettes and decorative foliage

General description

Neoregelia 'Franca' is an ornamental bromeliad hybrid prized for its colorful leaves and compact appearance. The genus Neoregelia, native to South America, is known for its flat rosettes, with stiff leaves and a center that intensifies its colors as the plant enters the fall. In the preparatory phase for flowering.

The leaves of 'Franca' are wide, arranged in a circular rosette, green with white edges, with color variations that can include tones of green, pink, red or purple, depending on exposure to light. Like most neoregelia, the plant forms a natural central reservoir in which water is collected, providing it with the necessary humidity.

Characteristics

• Compact rosette, typical of epiphytic bromeliads.
• Rigid, broad leaves with intense color variations.
• Central water reservoir, characteristic of the Neoregelia genus.
• Suitable for bright interiors, plant showcases or tropical arrangements.
• The central color becomes more intense in good light conditions.

Care

• Light: bright indirect light; colors are more intense in filtered light.
• Watering: keep watered in the central tank, and the substrate is moderately watered.
• Substrate: aerated, well-drained mixture, suitable for epiphytes (bark, perlite, fibrous peat).
• Temperature: ideally between 20–28 °C; does not tolerate cold.
• Humidity: prefers moderate to high humidity.
• Fertilization: use a very diluted fertilizer, applied rarely.