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NEOREGILIA 'FIREBALL'

NEOREGILIA 'FIREBALL'

Botanical Name: Neoreglia 'fireball'
Common Names: Fireball Bromeliad
Family: Bromeliaceae
Cultivar
 
Neoregelia are epiphytes (grow on trees) so their soil roots are primarily used for the purpose of attaching. Watering should be kept mostly to their "cups". Try to keep the leaves dry in this process as they don't like to have their leaves wet. Water in the cups should be kept around 1/4 filled and can be refreshed weekly.
 
Plants will produce pups which can be kept on the plant, separated or potted individually/together in well-draining soil. These plants are well-suited for use in terrariums as well. They prefer medium to high humidity and warm temps.
 
Bright reds can be produced with more light exposure. Bright indirect lighting is recommended and they can as be acclimated to and tolerate a little bit of early morning or late evening direct sun. Keep them out of harsh mid-day direct as they can burn.
 
*Non-Toxic
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  • LIGHT

    Prefers *bright, indirect light. Bright red leaves can be produced with more light exposure. They can as be acclimated to and tolerate a little bit of early morning or late evening direct sun. Keep them out of harsh mid-day direct as they can burn.

    *Bright indirect light: If the plant can see the sky without seeing the sun. Leaves can burn in hot direct sun.

  • WATER

    When watering, make sure you add water to the central "cups" of each plant and change out weekly for fresh water. Watering should be kept mostly to their "cups" as their roots' purpose is more for attaching to trees in the wild, soil should be slightly moist. Try to keep the leaves dry in this process as they don't like to have their leaves wet.

  • TIPS

    • Rotate regularly for even growth.
    • Keep fresh water in the individual "cups"
    • They prefer distilled, reverse osmosis or rain water

  • TOXICITY

    Non-toxic to cats and dogs.

  • REPOTTING/POTTING UP

    When plants change environments they will need a period of time to acclimate to their new home. We recommend waiting at least a couple of weeks to repot your new plant. Plants can grow just fine in their plastic nursery pot and in most cases, will not be root bound. To avoid shocking your plant, give it time to adjust to your home as these conditions might vary greatly from where it was previously being grown. 

    Below are some general tips on when to repot:

    • Root to soil ratio is around 75% roots to 25% soil
    • If your plant is in a pot without drainage (we never sell plants this way)
    • The soil that the plant was grown in is not ideal for that particular plant
    • If you notice pests or grubs in the soil (typically from plants that have been outside)
    • If your plant is suffering from root rot

    When repotting, consider the following:

    • Not all indoor plants want the same soil. Do some research on what type of plant you have and its soil needs.
    • If you are going to pot up (increase the size of your pot), only increase by one size at a time. An example would be if your plant is currently in a 4" pot and the roots are at 75% and time to pot up, get a pot that is no more than 6". If you can find a 5" pot, this would be ideal. 
    • ALWAYS use pots with drainage. Please. Yes, plants can technically grow in pots without drainage but we do not recommend this approach. Plants don't like their roots sitting in water and if you've accidentally over-watered then your plant is at risk of getting root rot. When you have plants in pots without drainage, you also aren't allowing your plant to be watered thoroughly. 
    • When deciding on a pot, either keep the plant in its nursery/grow pot and put that inside a cachepot or find a pot with drainage.
    • Most plants will be happy in their pots for about two years, sometimes more. As long as the roots aren't past the 75% ratio, they are good. If you are worried about nutrients or soil has washed away from the top, you can top dress (add fresh nutrient-rich soil, compost or worm castings to the top, not to exceed the original height of the soil) or add fertilizer to regular waterings from spring to summer (please see fertilizer instructions for frequency as these can vary).  
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