Some genera of bromeliads are more well known for their colorful foliage than others. Neoregelias have flowers that are set deep within the central cup, they are not very showy. However, the foliage of most Neoregelias is spectacular. They often blush bright colors toward the center of the cup. Many have beautiful banding and unique dark colors. Best of all, once they color up the color stays!

FEATURES

  • Striking foliage in an array of colors and patterns: Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Silver, Variegated, White, Yellow
  • Easy to maintain
  • Adds color and interest to homes
  • Improves indoor air quality

CUTTINGS VS. TISSUE CULTURE

  • Higher rate of saleable plants then those coming from TC
  • Shorter grow time than TC; more turns equals higher profits
  • Cuttings will be identical to the mother plant, alleviating sports that can come from TC material, including the tubing that TC varieties can display
  • No gassing required for green leaf varieties (ie. Cotton Candy & Magali)

SUGGESTED USES

  • As houseplants in pots
  • On shady patios
  • Mounted onto ornamental driftwood or stems
  • As a focal plant

Understanding Neoregelia Sizes

Most of the regular varieties, such as Tricolor Perfecta and Magali, are larger Neos. They fit perfectly in a 5 or 6 inch pot; some of them even in an 8 inch. They should be planted 1ppp.

These Larger Neos are divided between full sun and shade varieties.

LARGE VARIETIES

The smaller Fireball types, Fireball, Donger, Zoe, & Red Waif are often planted 3ppp in a 5 or 6 inch pot to fill up the pot quickly. These types are branching and the best effect is achieved when they are allowed to start branching before selling. If you plant these 1ppp, it will take significantly longer to achieve the desired effect. Beware! When they get too mature in a small pot, they are apt to topple over from being top heavy. When growing a 4 inch, these types are good and can be planted 1ppp.

The Fireball varieties are also used 5ppp in an 8” pot or a 10” hanging basket.

SMALL VARIETIES

Information Sheets

NEOREGELIA SPECIFICATIONS TABLE

ITEM DESCRIPTIONCOLORSIZELIGHT REQUIREMENTSIMAGESERIES
NEOREGELIA ANDREGREEN-YELLOW FOLIAGE COLORING UP TO REDLARGEBRIGHT LIGHTAndre
NEOREGELIA FRANCA*WHITE-GREEN FOLIAGE COLORING UP TO PINK-PURPLELARGEBRIGHT LIGHTFranca
NEOREGELIA FREDDYGREEN-LIGHT GREEN FOLIAGE COLORING UP TO ORANGE-REDLARGEBRIGHT LIGHTNeo Freddy
NEOREGELIA GAZPACHOINTENSE RED AND GREEN COLORINGLARGEBRIGHT LIGHTNeo Gazpacho
NEOREGELIA ORCOSABURGUNDY CENTER WITH BRIGHT GREEN DOTSLARGEBRIGHT LIGHTNeo Orcosa
NEOREGELIA PIMIENTODARK LEAF MARGINS SURROUNDING A BRIGHT CRIMSON RED STRIPELARGEBRIGHT LIGHTNeo Pimiento
NEOREGELIA RAPHAEL*WHITE-GREEN FOLIAGE COLORING UP TO REDLARGEBRIGHT LIGHTNeo Raphael
NEOREGELIA ROYAL BURGUNDYDEEP BURGUNDY AND GREENLARGEBRIGHT LIGHTNeo Royal Burgundy
NEOREGELIA TIGERBURGUNDY-GREEN WITH STYLISH TIGER STRIPES AND SPINESLARGEBRIGHT LIGHTNeo Tiger
NEOREGELIA TREASURE ROYALVERY INTENSE REDDDISH-PINK CENTER WITH A WILD AND RAGGED FORM SOMEWHAT LIKE MAGALILARGEBRIGHT LIGHTNeo Treasure Royal
NEOREGELIA TRICOLOR PERFECTAVARIEGATED FOLIAGE WITH A DEEP RED BLUSH TURNING TO AN INTENSE RED CENTER CUP AT INFLORESCENCELARGEBRIGHT LIGHTNeo Tricolor Perfecta
NEOREGELIA WINE & GOLDBASE OF GREEN WHICH TURNS A GOLDEN COLOR MOTTLED WITH A BEAUTIFUL WINE-REDLARGEBRIGHT LIGHTNeo Wine and Gold
NEOREGELIA COTTON CANDYLIGHT GREEN FOLIAGE COLORING UP TO PINKLARGESHADENeo Cotton Candy
NEOREGELIA DONNADEEP CHARTREUSE COLOR HEAVIEST IN THE CENTER OF THE CUP WITH DEEP COLORFUL STRIATIONS RADIATING THROUGH THE REST OF THE LEAFLARGESHADENeo Donna
NEOREGELIA FANCY*GREEN-WHITE FOLIAGE COLORING UP TO PURPLELARGESHADENeo Fancy
NEOREGELIA FLANDRIABRIGHT GREEN WITH CREAMY-WHITE TO PALE YELLOW STRIPES ALONG LEAF EDGESLARGESHADENeo Flandria
NEOREGELIA LILAGREEN-PURPLE FOLIAGE COLORING UP TO PINK-PURPLELARGESHADENeo Lila
NEOREGELIA MAGALIGREEN FOLIAGE COLORING UP TO DEEP REDLARGESHADENeo Magali
NEOREGELIA PUPPY LOVEGREEN FOLIAGE COLORING UP TO PINKLARGESHADENeo Puppy Love
NEOREGELIA VAN DURMEGREEN WITH WHITE STRIPES THAT TAKES ON A BRIGHT RED COLORLARGESHADENeo Van Durme
NEOREGELIA VOODOO DOLLDARK GREEN FOLIAGE COLORING UP TO PURPLELARGESHADENeo Voodoo Doll
NEOREGELIA DONGER*DEEP RED ON THE CENTER OF THE LEAVES WITH LEAF EDGES WHITE BLUSHING TO PINK IN STRONG FILTERED LIGHTSMALLBRIGHT LIGHTNeo Tricolor PerfectaFIREBALL
NEOREGELIA FIREBALLITS DEEP RED COLOR REQUIRES A STRONG FILTERED LIGHT SOURCE OR IT WILL REVERT TO A SOLID GREENSMALLBRIGHT LIGHTNeo FireballFIREBALL
NEOREGELIA RED WAIFGREEN & REDSMALLBRIGHT LIGHTNeo Red WaifFIREBALL
NEOREGELIA ZOEINTENSE WINE-RED ACROSS THE WHOLE LEAF, ESPECIALLY THE VARIEGATIONSMALLBRIGHT LIGHTNeo ZoeFIREBALL
AECHMEA MENDPINK-GREEN FOLIAGE COLORING UP TO PURPLE-GREENN/ABRIGHT LIGHTAechmea Mend
AECHMEA FELICEALBO-MARGINZTED CULTIVAR WHICH HAS BROAD GOLDEN LEAF MARGINS. SPINELESS.N/ASHADEAechmea felice Variegata
*Patented - Grower's permission required.