This week’s plant choice is the Bromeliad Neoregelia ‘Cotton Candy’ Plant…
There’s something so peaceful and relaxing about having plants inside your home. I love the look of plants tucked into the corners of a room, displayed on coffee tables and kitchen counters, and gracing bathroom vanities.
Plants help a room feel grounded.
I especially love unique plants. Plants that act as conversation starters, and not something you see everywhere you go.
I’m always on the look-out for unique plants, and with this new series on my blog, I’ll share my latest finds with you. Here’s the latest find…
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Bromeliad Neoregelia ‘Cotton Candy’
It was the pink that caught my eye when I first spotted this plant. Isn’t it pretty?! It does remind me of cotton candy from my childhood, and I love the pink in the leaves between the green. So cool!
About the Plant
The Cotton Candy is a hybrid bromeliad with bright, almost neon pink colors. The outer leaves are a medium green with lighter green and pale pink streaks in them. The center leaves are a bright soft pink.
Like other colorful bromeliads, the plant needs to receive plenty of bright filtered light in order to keep it’s brilliant color. Filtered light is best, as direct sun can cause the leaves to burn. This plant will also do well in shady areas with less light, but the pink color won’t be quite as bright.
This Neoregelia bromeliad absorbs water in its center urns and through its leaves. When watering, add water to the center until it is about 1/4 full. Allow the water to dry out for about a week before watering again. If there is too much water in the center, it could cause rot. Water less in Winter months to avoid rotting the center. While the roots of this plant are mainly to hold the plant in the soil versus absorbing water, make sure to moisten the soil once a month, and make sure the water drains well. This plant likes to be misted with water once a week in dry conditions.
The Neoregelia bromeliad is native to the sub-tropics and tropics.
This plant grows to about 14-inches tall by 16-inches wide. Pups will form from the mother plant, and can be left to continue to grow along with the mother plant, or you can cut the pups off and propagate them in their own pots.
This is an easy-to-grow plant and is also easy to care for. It does well as a houseplant, or can be grown in a container on a patio in warm months.
This bromeliad is considered to be non-toxic to humans and pets, but it’s recommended to put the plant where it won’t be accidentally ingested.
Why I Love It
I love this plant for its bright pink color and for the pink in the variegated leaves. You can’t help but feel good when you see this bright pink beauty!
Where to Buy
You can purchase this plant online from HomeDepot for $6.98 in a 6″ pot. There are also many varieties of Neoregelia Bromeliad’s available on Etsy. Varieties and availability for this plant changes often.
If you have more suggestions for unique or unusual plants, please leave a comment below.
