Troubleshooting
Neoregelia 'Painted Lady' problems — and how to fix them
Neoregelia 'Painted Lady' (Neoregelia 'Painted Lady') is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Reverting to green
Too little light, or heavy feeding, fades the cream-and-rose variegation toward plain green; brighten the light and feed sparingly.
Scorched pale tissue
Variegated, less-pigmented areas sunburn fast in direct sun; keep light bright but filtered.
Crown rot
Stagnant cup water or cold damp conditions rot the centre; flush the tank and provide ventilation.
Tip browning
Low humidity or mineral-rich water browns the leaf tips; raise humidity and water with rain or distilled water.
Prevent neoregelia 'painted lady' problems before they start
Most neoregelia 'painted lady' issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
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Neoregelia 'Painted Lady' problems — FAQ
Why is my neoregelia 'painted lady' reverting to green?
Too little light, or heavy feeding, fades the cream-and-rose variegation toward plain green; brighten the light and feed sparingly.
Why is my neoregelia 'painted lady' scorched pale tissue?
Variegated, less-pigmented areas sunburn fast in direct sun; keep light bright but filtered.
Why is my neoregelia 'painted lady' crown rot?
Stagnant cup water or cold damp conditions rot the centre; flush the tank and provide ventilation.
Why is my neoregelia 'painted lady' tip browning?
Low humidity or mineral-rich water browns the leaf tips; raise humidity and water with rain or distilled water.