Nidularium rutilans growing leaf plant bromeliads of the genus Nidularium also known as Little nest Bromeliad, Nidularium rutilans perennial evergreen used as ornamental plant, can grow in subtropics, mediterranean, tropic climate or as houseplant and growing in hardiness zone 11+.
Leaves color green leaf linear and sharp in the edge, leaves grow in rosette structure.
Nidularium rutilans flower
Flower color purple, pink or red, the flowers grow in the inner part of the plant.
Bracts color purple, pink or red in shape of leaves that grow in the middle.
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How to grow Nidularium rutilans growing and care:
Well-drained soil, high humidity, moist
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
Yes to get the same cultivars
Difficulties or problems when growing:
In hot summer the leaves bleaching
Planting season:
Spring, summer, autumn
Pests and diseases:
Mealybugs
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Dead leaves
Size of the plant?
5-20 cm, 2-8 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing / Slow growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower
Purple, pink or red, the flowers grow in the inner part of the plant, the bracts color same as the flowers and shape of leaves that grow in the middle.
Scientific name:
Nidularium rutilans