- Rare Plant With Showy Foliage
- Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light)
- Average Watering Needs
- Mature Height 6 inches
- Pet Safe
The Fireball Bromeliad, or Neoregelia Fireball as it is botanically named, is a stunning low-growing houseplant that can develop deep red foliage when grown in the right conditions. Low maintenance and easy to care for, the Fireball Bromeliad is a great first houseplant. It can be grown in a coarse and low-nutrient soil or even as an epiphyte without soil.
Best Locations For Growing Fireball Bromeliad
The Fireball Bromeliad is often grown as a pot plant, but can also be displayed in a terrarium. Requiring high humidity, the Fireball Bromeliad tends to thrive in bathrooms or kitchens as long as it receives enough light.
Fireball Bromeliad Sunlight Requirements
Bromeliads typically prefer lower levels of indirect light. However, the Fireball Bromeliad can cope with more light than most and actually requires higher light levels for the foliage to turn red. Placement near an east- or west-facing window is ideal.
Fireball Bromeliad Care
Preferring high humidity levels and good ventilation, the Fireball Bromeliad will benefit from being grown on a tray of wet pebbles. This bromeliad grows best in a room at 60-72°F away from vents and cold drafts. Pruning is not usually necessary, although dead and dry leaves can either be gently pulled away or cut at the base with a pair of clean and sharp scissors.
Watering Fireball Bromeliad
Use harvested rainwater or distilled water to water Fireball Bromeliad; it needs to slightly dry out between waterings to avoid root rot. When watering, direct water to the central cup of the plant to help funnel moisture down to the roots, where it is most needed. Watering can be reduced during the cooler months.
Feeding Fireball Bromeliad
The Fireball Bromeliad can be fertilized monthly during the growing season, which runs from spring to autumn, using a house plant liquid feed at one-quarter strength.
Fireball Bromeliad Information
| Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light |
| Care Requirements: Easy |
| Watering Requirements: Average - Keep lightly moist. When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out. |
| Pet Friendly: Yes |
| Kid Friendly: Yes |
| Air Purifier: High |
| Habit: Clumping |
| Growth Rate: Slow |
| Mature Height: 6 inches |
| Mature Spread: 6 inches |
| Flowering: Yes |
| Flower Color(s): Blue, Purple, White |
| Flower Shade/Description: White, Blue, Lavender |
| Fragrant: |
| Foliage Type: |
| Foliage Color(s): Red |
| Foliage Description: Maroon |
| Temperature: 60° - 72°F (16° - 22°C) |
| Humidity: Above Average to High (60% - 100%) |
| Common Name: Fireball Bromeliad |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: Neoregelia 'Fireball' |
| Plant Type: House Plant |
- SKU:
- Bromeliad_Fireball-HP
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)
Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)
Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)
We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations