Neoregelia carolinae ‘Tricolor’ Plants
Brassia actinophylla is an epiphytic orchid with showy spider-like blooms and moderate humidity needs.
Habit
Perennial bromeliad
Height
Growth
Rosette, basal offsets
Soil
Well-draining, organic
Shade
Bright indirect
Moisture
Moderate (water in cup)
Edible
Medicinal
No
Origin
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
18–28
Humidity (%)
60–80Potting media
Orchid bark + peat
Fertilizers
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Watering
Plant Weight
Flowering Time
Soil Ph level
5.5–6.5
Water Ph level
6.0–7.0
Soil EC
Low
Yield Per Plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Health Benefits
| Decorative foliage plant, good for microhabitats |
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat moss, 25% perlite, 25% bark
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Feed diluted balanced fertilizer every 4–6 weeks; foliar or cup feed
Common Diseases and Remedies
root rot, leaf spot, bacterial soft rot, fungal crown rot, scale and mealybug infestations;
browning or collapsing center leaves, mushy base, water-soaked leaf spots, foul smell from rot, sticky honeydew, cottony white clusters on leaves
improve drainage, avoid water sitting in the crown, remove infected leaves, use neem oil or insecticidal soap, increase airflow, use cinnamon or hydrogen-peroxide rinse for early rot
fungicides with mefenoxam or metalaxyl for root and crown rot, copper-based fungicides for leaf spot, bactericides with copper oxychloride for soft rot, systemic insecticides with imidacloprid for mealybugs and scale.