Bromeliad 'Xantipa'
Neoregelia 'Xantipa'
Bromeliad 'Xantipa'
- Epiphytic or substrate cultivation
- Compact, colourful rosette of leaves
- Decorative due to bright leaf colours
- Flower inconspicuous, positioned in the centre
- Ideal for humid terrariums
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Description
Neoregelia 'Xantipa' is a fascinating species of bromeliad characterised by its spectacular colours and patterns. Originally from the tropical rainforests of South America, this plant has adapted to humid and warm conditions, making it an ideal choice for keeping in terrariums. Neoregelia 'Xantipa' is characterised by a compact growth habit, with a dense rosette of leathery leaves that can effectively collect water and nutrients. This plant is easy to care for as long as it receives sufficient indirect light and is kept in an environment with high humidity. Occasional fertilisation supports its growth and vitality, but does not make 'Xantipa' a demanding inhabitant of the terrarium world.
In a terrarium, Neoregelia 'Xantipa' can not only serve as an aesthetic eye-catcher, but also contribute to the creation of a microclimatic ecosystem. Its brightly coloured leaf centres, which become even more intensely coloured during the flowering period, provide a spectacular display that contrasts sharply with the rather inconspicuous, whitish or bluish flowers. These flowers, although small, add an extra dimension to the already impressive appearance of the plant. Thanks to its adaptability and ability to store moisture in its leaf rosette, 'Xantipa' also provides shelter and drinking sources for the microfauna of the terrarium.
Profile
| Neoregelia 'Xantipa' | |
| Cultivation options | Epiphytic or in well-drained substrate |
| Growth height | Leaves up to 30 cm in diameter, compact rosette form |
| Temperature | 18 - 27 °C, not below 15 °C |
| Humidity | 50 - 70%, tolerates higher humidity well |
| Lighting needs | Bright, indirect light; tolerates partial direct sunlight |
| Watering | Keep water in the leaf rosette, allow substrate to dry slightly between waterings |
| Fertilisation | Moderate during the growth phase, diluted liquid fertiliser monthly |
| Propagation | Pups (side shoots) that appear after the flowering phase |
| Suitable for | Small to medium-sized terrariums, as a focal point or in group plantings |
| Cultivation options |
| Epiphytic or in well-drained substrate |
| Growth height |
| Leaves up to 30 cm in diameter, compact rosette form |
| Temperature |
| 18 - 27 °C, not below 15 °C |
| Humidity |
| 50 - 70%, tolerates higher humidity well |
| Lighting needs |
| Bright, indirect light; tolerates partial direct sunlight |
| Watering |
| Keep water in the leaf rosette, allow substrate to dry slightly between waterings |
| Fertilisation |
| Moderate during the growth phase, diluted liquid fertiliser monthly |
| Propagation |
| Pups (side shoots) that appear after the flowering phase |
| Suitable for |
| Small to medium-sized terrariums, as a focal point or in group plantings |
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