Linda,

Generally Neos with soft green leaves prefer low light/morning sun, coloured Neos with tough leathery leaves will tolerate a lot more sun. Most Neos like moring sun. Your Neos shouldn't need fertilising, a good free draining potting mix will keep them healthy.

I don't grow a lot of Guzs, they generally would require less light than the Neos and would favour a shadier position. I have read that you can use a little potash to encourage flowering.

See the link below for some Cold hardiness info.

If you post some pictures I'm sure you will get some more detailed advice.

It is worth going back through the old posts here, there are some very informative topics here.

Rick

Here is a link that might be useful: Bromeliad Cold hardiness

Hey Rick, Thanks for answering my questions, I really appreciate it and it was very helpful. Especially the info on the cold hardiness. Seems like they are hardier than I thought they would be. I really like the neo's but there really isn't much of a selection at the nursery's where I live. I did buy a couple on Ebay yesterday and was wondering if anyone else has suggestions on where to buy them.

Thanks again!
Linda

Hello, I am new to the world of Cryptanthus. I'm hopeing that someone can tell me the correct name for a "trailing
Cryptanthus"? Or some that it might be. Thanks
kachina1

Linda A good source for collectors is Michael's Bromeliads (link below)There are many more than just the photo's shown. There is a downloadable list under the"our collection" tab
Cryptathus 'Cascade'

Here is a link that might be useful: Micheal's

Hotdiggetydam, Thanks for the info, I looked at Michaels website and I just want to say WOW! How will I ever choose a few to order? There are so many choices.  I did get the 2 that I ordered off ebay today and I potted them in a mixture of orchid bark, perlite, and some potting soil. I hope that is ok. One of them had some roots growing and the other one did not. Anyone know how long it takes for the roots to start growing?Thanks again, Linda

Keep the ones with no roots on the dryish side...temperatures usually dictate how fast the roots grow,,,most with have some small roots in 2 weeks but until they show signs of growth don't over water. Any well draining soil is usually good. Once the crypts root don't let them dry out in the growing season