Neoregelia Hybrid in a 2″ pot. Colorful bromeliad with striking rosette form, perfect for terrariums, paludariums, or as an epiphyte above the waterline.
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🌿 Introduction
Neoregelia hybrids are striking bromeliads known for their colorful rosettes that range from deep reds to bright pinks, greens, and variegated patterns. Originating from South America, these epiphytic plants are popular in terrariums and paludariums for their ability to create vibrant focal points and provide natural water-holding cups for microfauna.
🌱 Plant Profile
Type: Rosette epiphyte
Origin: South America (Brazil and surrounding regions)
Position: Midground to background (paludarium/terrarium use)
Growth Rate: Medium
Lighting: Medium to high
CO₂: Not required
Height / Spread: 6–12″ tall · 8–14″ spread (varies by hybrid)
Water Parameters: pH 6.0–7.5 · GH 3–12 · KH 2–6
✅ Care Summary
Place epiphytically by attaching to driftwood, cork bark, or rock, or grow in a well-draining terrarium substrate.
Maintain moderate humidity with good airflow; mist lightly to keep central cups filled with fresh water.
Trim older leaves at the base to encourage fresh rosette growth.
Hybrids vary in coloration depending on light intensity—higher light brings out deeper reds and purples.
Excellent for terrarium centerpieces and as natural reservoirs for small frogs or invertebrates.
🌿 Q&A
Q: Can Neoregelia hybrids be fully submerged in an aquarium?
A: No. They are not true aquatic plants and will rot underwater. They are best suited for terrariums, paludariums, or as epiphytes above the waterline.
Q: How do I water Neoregelia hybrids?
A: Keep their central cups filled with clean, non-chlorinated water and mist regularly. Replace the cup water every few days to prevent stagnation.
Q: Do these plants need soil to grow?
A: Not necessarily. Many thrive mounted to wood or rock in a humid environment, but they can also grow in airy, well-draining substrate blends designed for bromeliads.
🌍 More About Neoregelia Hybrids
The genus Neoregelia is part of the Bromeliaceae family, native to Brazil’s Atlantic forests where they grow on tree branches, collecting rainwater and organic matter in their leaf rosettes. Over time, countless hybrids have been developed, bred for their striking patterns, banding, and vivid central coloration that intensifies at maturity or during flowering. In the wild, they provide microhabitats for frogs, insects, and small invertebrates, forming tiny ecosystems within each plant.
In paludarium or vivarium settings, Neoregelia hybrids mimic their natural role by supporting amphibians and other small animals, while also adding a dramatic splash of color and texture to the environment.
