- 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
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