Neoregelia johannis

🌿 Neoregelia johannis – Plant Profile

Scientific name: Neoregelia johannis
Family: Bromeliaceae
Origin: Brazil (primarily Atlantic Forest regions)

🌱 Appearance & Morphology

• Type: Herbaceous epiphytic or terrestrial plant

• Foliage: Dense rosette of stiff, arching leaves

  • Color: Generally bright to dark green

  • Special feature: Leaves often display red or purplish spots or bands, especially toward the center when flowering

• Size: Can reach up to 60 cm (24 inches) in diameter or more

🌸 Flowering

• Inflorescence: Subtle and located deep in the center of the rosette

• Flowers: Small, tubular, usually lavender or blue-purple

• Bracts: Brightly colored (often red or purple), more visually striking than the flowers themselves

• Blooming time: Irregular; often triggered by maturity or environmental stress

☀️ Growing Conditions

• Light: Bright, indirect light to partial shade; avoid harsh direct sunlight

• Temperature: Prefers 64–86°F (18–30°C); not frost-tolerant (minimum ~50°F / 10°C)

• Watering: Moderate; keep water in the central tank (rosette), but avoid waterlogging the soil

• Soil/Substrate: Well-draining mix; orchid substrate or a blend of potting mix and bark

• Care: Remove dead leaves; propagate via pups (basal offsets)

🌿 Special Features

• Popular ornamental plant due to its vivid foliage coloration

• Suitable for tropical gardens, terrariums, or as an indoor plant

• Like many bromeliads, it stores water in its central "cup," attracting small wildlife like insects or frogs