Neoregelia 'Olens' x 'Fireball'

Discover this stunning Neoregelia hybrid, combining the best traits of 'Olens' and 'Fireball':

• Foliage: Brilliant yellow-green base with fiery red tips and speckles
• Size: Compact rosette, likely inheriting the smaller size from 'Fireball'
• Pup: Image shows a vibrant green offset, demonstrating easy propagation

Key features:

• Dynamic coloration: Leaves transition from bright yellow-green to intense red
• Compact form: Perfect for smaller spaces or creating dense bromeliad displays
• Offsets readily: Produces pups for easy propagation and sharing

Scientific note: The vivid coloration serves multiple purposes:

• Red pigments (anthocyanins) protect against excess light and UV radiation
• Bright colors may attract pollinators in natural habitats
• Color intensity often increases with higher light exposure

Care tips:

• Provide bright, indirect light to maintain vibrant colors
• Keep the central cup filled with fresh water, changing regularly
• Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings for potted specimens

Ideal for:

• Collectors seeking colorful, compact Neoregelia hybrids
• Terrariums and vivariums needing a pop of color
• Creating eye-catching bromeliad arrangements

Perfect growing environments:

• Mounted on driftwood or bark for an epiphytic display
• In small pots as part of a colorful tabletop arrangement
• Mixed with other bromeliads in larger landscape designs

Add a burst of sunshine and fire to your bromeliad collection with this Neoregelia 'Olens' × 'Fireball' hybrid. Its compact size and electric coloration make it a show-stopping addition to any growing space.