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Neoregelia mooreana Plant Care
Neoregelia mooreana L.B.Sm.
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This unique bromeliad features striking bright red leaves with contrasting green stripes, making it a visually stunning addition to any collection. Originating from the rainforests of Brazil, Neoregelia mooreana thrives in humid, tropical environments, attracting plant collectors seeking vibrant and exotic species to cultivate.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect to dappled sunlight
60–80°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Neoregelia mooreana?
Water Neoregelia mooreana every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect to dappled sunlight. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Neoregelia mooreana?
Neoregelia mooreana (Neoregelia mooreana) belongs to the Bromeliaceae family within the Neoregelia genus. Neoregelia mooreana is native to Ecuador and northern Peru.
Neoregelia mooreana displays a rosette-forming, clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Neoregelia mooreana produces colorful bracts with small flowers emerging from the center.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Neoregelia mooreana?
Neoregelia mooreana requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Neoregelia mooreana Need?
Neoregelia mooreana thrives in bright indirect to dappled sunlight. Avoid placing Neoregelia mooreana in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect to dappled sunlight
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Neoregelia mooreana Prefer?
Neoregelia mooreana grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Neoregelia mooreana prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Neoregelia mooreana?
Well-draining epiphytic mix with bark, sphagnum moss, and perlite. Good drainage is essential for Neoregelia mooreana to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Neoregelia mooreana?
Feed Neoregelia mooreana every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Neoregelia mooreana?
Repot every 2-3 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Neoregelia mooreana?
Neoregelia mooreana can be propagated through offsets (pups), seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to blushing bromeliad plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Neoregelia mooreana Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Neoregelia mooreana, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Neoregelia mooreana?
Neoregelia mooreana is susceptible to mealybugs, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Neoregelia mooreana Need?
Neoregelia mooreana grows outdoors in USDA Zone 10b – 11b. It survives winters down to planting zone 10b. Neoregelia mooreana is native to Ecuador and northern Peru. In cooler regions, grow Neoregelia mooreana as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 10b – 11b
Keep exploring plants
Neoregelia mooreana is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Neoregelia genus — compare its care with other Neoregelia species on PlantoScan.
Neoregelia is part of the Bromeliaceae plant family — browse all Bromeliaceae genera and species.
Neoregelia mooreana thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Neoregelia Species
Other Neoregelia species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Neoregelia mooreana L.B.Sm., family Bromeliaceae (first published in Phytologia 8: 227 (1962)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Neoregelia mooreana, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Alan Rockefeller, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 10b – 11b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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