Neoregelia Fireball ‘Donger’
Blushing bromeliad
Kingdom Plantae Plants, but not fungi, lichens, or algae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta Vascular plants—plants with a “circulatory system” for delivering water and nutrients
Division Magnoliophyta Flowering plants, also known as angiosperms
Class Liliopsida Monocots (plants with a single seed leaf); includes the lily family
Subclass Zingiberidae Gingers and related plants
Order Bromeliales Bromeliads: tropical plants adapted to limited water, often epiphytes
Family Bromeliaceae Bromelias: tropical and subtropical plants, the best known being pineapple
Genus Neoregelia Named for Eduard August von Regel, director of St. Petersburg Botanic Gardens in Russia (1815-1892)
Cultivar ‘Donger’
About plant names...
Neoregelias are bromeliads that are native to eastern Brazil. This variety is cultivated and is not found in nature.
Identification: Plants are 9-10" (22-25 cm) tall, with thick, shiny,
straplike leaves that emerge from a central point. The narrow leaves have a greenish center with white edges,
all of which are tinged with a deep pink color.
Online References:
Www.thenaturecollection.com
Houseplants.about.com
Www.sissinghurst-hostas.com
Www.bocabromeliads.com
Neoregelia ‘Donger’ description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020.
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4/6/2011 · Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens, Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, Maryland
Range: Zones 9b-11:
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