Neoregelia cruenta
A large, sturdy tank bromeliad from the coastal restinga of southeastern Brazil, where it grows on sand and rock in strong sun. It is grown for its stiff, red-tipped rosettes, and needs very bright light, warm nights and a central cup that is kept filled. One of the most sun- and drought-tolerant Neoregelia.
Where it grows wild
Restinga scrub on coastal sand dunes and granite outcrops along the Atlantic coast, often in large colonies on open ground or rock, sometimes in the light shade of shrubs.
Almost all records are near sea level (median 6 m), with a few up to about 400 m.
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