Plant Profile: Neoregelia spectabilis

Names

Fingernail Bromeliad, Fingernail Plant, Marbled Fingernail, Miniature Marble Plant, Painted Fingernail Bromeliad

  • Photo of Neoregelia spectabilis (Neoregelia spectabiliss)

Phonetic Spelling:nee-oh-reg-EL-ee-uh speck-TAB-ih-liss

Genus:Neoregelia

Species:spectabilis

Family:Bromeliaceae

A bromeliad that originates from southern Brazil, it is frequently grown as an indoor plant.

Neoregelia spectabilis Feature Summary

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#non-toxic for horses
#non-toxic for dogs
#non-toxic for cats

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Neoregelia spectabilis Feature Summary

Whole Plant Traits
Plant Type:
Houseplant
Leaves
Stem
Landscape

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Neoregelia spectabilis Whole Plant Traits

Neoregelia spectabilis: Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Neoregelia spectabilis Leaves

Neoregelia spectabilis: Hairs Present

No
Yes

Neoregelia spectabilis: Leaf Value To Gardener

Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long-lasting
Showy

Neoregelia spectabilis Stem

Neoregelia spectabilis: Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Neoregelia spectabilis Landscape

Neoregelia spectabilis: Landscape Location

Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland