Neoregelia concentrica is a stemless bromeliad species native to Brazil.
Unlike many bromeliad genii these are grown for the wonderful leaves that turn purple around the central well as the flower buds form.
The leaves are broad strap-like are leathery with sharp spines. They grow in a tight rosette formation creating a flattened funnel in the centre. Neoregelia do not have flower spikes, during summer small tubular blue flowers appear in the centre of the rosette.
Neoregelia concentrica are tank bromeliads. The leaves grow in a rosette formation creating a well in the centre that collects and stores water for the plant. When watering these always ensure that the well is filled with water as most of the water is absorbed through modified cells at the base of the leaves.
Once the plant has flowered it will produce pups around the base of the plant. The pups will take nutrients from the dying parent plant and can be removed and replanted when they reach about a third of the parent.
The wonderful coloured leaves make them an excellent feature plant in gardens or patios. They will grow in under trees with filtered sunlight and will tolerate full sun, the colour of leaves will tend to be deeper when the plant receives more sunlight.