Painted Fingernail Bromeliad Neoregelia spectabilis Live Plant - Red-Tipped Foliage

About This Plant

Big Painted Fingernail Bromeliad, Neoregelia spectabilis, a tropical epiphytic bromeliad known for green leaves with permanent red tips on mature foliage. Vibrant red coloration is a natural feature and becomes more vivid with good light. Suitable as an indoor houseplant or outdoor accent in warm climates.

What You Will Receive

1 live Painted Fingernail Bromeliad (Neoregelia spectabilis).

Growing Information

• Common Name: Painted Fingernail Bromeliad
• Botanical Name: Neoregelia spectabilis
• Plant Type: Tropical epiphytic bromeliad
• Growth Stage: Live plant
• Sun Requirements: Bright filtered light to partial shade
• Soil: Well-draining orchid or bromeliad mix
• Watering: Keep growing medium consistently lightly moist; avoid waterlogged soil
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Foliage: Green leaves with permanent red tips on mature foliage
• USDA Zones: 9+
• Humidity: Moderate to high preferred
• Container Friendly: Yes
• Indoor Friendly: Yes
• Outdoor Friendly: Yes in warm climates

Care Tip: Provide bright filtered light to encourage vivid red leaf tips while avoiding harsh afternoon sun. Use a well-draining orchid or bromeliad mix and keep the medium lightly moist, not soggy. Warm temperatures and good humidity help this tropical bromeliad thrive indoors.

Live Plant Notice

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