Bromeliad 'Heraclea'
Neoregelia 'Heraclea'
Bromeliad 'Heraclea'
- Tropical origin, South America
- Prefers bright, indirect light
- Colorful leaf patterns
- Compact, rosette-forming growth habit
- Stores water in leaf rosette
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Description
Neoregelia 'Heraclea' is an enchanting species of bromeliad that originated in the tropical rainforests of South America. Characterized by its broad, vividly coloured leaves that form an attractive rosette shape, it is a plant known for its hardiness and adaptability. Neoregelia 'Heraclea' thrives best in high humidity and indirect light, making it an ideal candidate for keeping in terrariums. Its ability to thrive in different environments, from epiphytic attachment to branches to traditional cultivation in soil, makes it extremely versatile. Important for optimal care is a location that provides bright, indirect light while protecting it from direct sunlight to preserve the vibrant colors of the leaves and avoid burns.
Neoregelia 'Heraclea' proves to be particularly valuable in terrarium design, as it not only impresses with its striking appearance, but also offers practical advantages. Its compact size means it can also be accommodated in smaller terrariums, where it makes a spectacular eye-catcher with its bright leaf colors and patterns. Of particular note is the inflorescence of Neoregelia 'Heraclea' which, although the flowers themselves are small and inconspicuous, the intense colors of the surrounding leaves in the center of the plant provide a fascinating spectacle during the flowering period. The ability to store water in its central rosette not only contributes to the plant's self-sufficiency, but also supports the microclimate in the terrarium by contributing to the humidity. With these characteristics and its easy propagation by side shoots, Neoregelia 'Heraclea' is an ideal choice.
Profile
| Neoregelia 'Heraclea' | |
| Cultivation options | Epiphytic, in substrate or hung |
| Growth height | Leaves up to 30 cm, rosette formation |
| Temperature | 18 - 27 °C, not below 15 °C |
| Humidity | 60 - 80% |
| Lighting needs | Bright, indirect light; avoid direct sunlight |
| Watering | Regularly, refresh water in the rosette centre, avoid waterlogging |
| Fertilisation | Every 4 weeks with diluted liquid fertiliser during the growth phase |
| Propagation | Side shoots (pups), growing at the base of the mother plant |
| Suitable for | Small to medium-sized tropical terrariums |
| Cultivation options |
| Epiphytic, in substrate or hung |
| Growth height |
| Leaves up to 30 cm, rosette formation |
| Temperature |
| 18 - 27 °C, not below 15 °C |
| Humidity |
| 60 - 80% |
| Lighting needs |
| Bright, indirect light; avoid direct sunlight |
| Watering |
| Regularly, refresh water in the rosette centre, avoid waterlogging |
| Fertilisation |
| Every 4 weeks with diluted liquid fertiliser during the growth phase |
| Propagation |
| Side shoots (pups), growing at the base of the mother plant |
| Suitable for |
| Small to medium-sized tropical terrariums |
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