Painted fingernail plant

Plant Botanical Name:
Neorgegelia specatbilis
USBG Plant Location:
Conservatory
Conservatory Room Location:
Jungle
The species of this bromeliad is endemic to Brazil and this cultivar, Orange Spice, is grown for the interesting foliage with colorful pink tips. Hardy only to Zone 9 (Southern Florida and the cost of California) this plant is mostly grown as an interior plant.