N. Gold dust Plants
Neoregelia 'Gold Dust' is a compact bromeliad prized for its spotted golden foliage and easy care.
Habit
Perennial bromeliad
Height
Growth
Rosette, offsets
Soil
Light organic mix
Shade
Partial shade
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Medicinal
No
Origin
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
18–28
Humidity (%)
60–80Potting media
Peat+bark
Fertilizers
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Watering
Plant Weight
Flowering Time
Soil Ph level
5.5–6.5
Water Ph level
6.0–7.0
Soil EC
Low
Yield Per Plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Health Benefits
| Attractive foliage, low maintenance |
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat, 25% perlite, 25% bark
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize lightly every 4–6 weeks
Common Diseases and Remedies
root rot, leaf spot, bacterial soft rot, fungal crown rot, scale and mealybug infestations;
browning or collapsing center leaves, mushy base, water-soaked leaf spots, foul smell from rot, sticky honeydew, cottony white clusters on leaves
improve drainage, avoid water stagnation in the crown, remove and discard infected leaves, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap, increase airflow, use cinnamon or mild hydrogen-peroxide rinse for early rot
fungicides with mefenoxam or metalaxyl for root and crown rot, copper-based fungicides for leaf spot, bactericides with copper oxychloride for rot, systemic insecticides with imidacloprid for scale and mealybugs.