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Neoregelia 'Fireball'
Neoregelia "Fireball"
A compact bromeliad that blushes fiery red in good light. The go-to vivarium bromeliad — stays small and pups into clusters.
- Terrarium type
- Closed or Open
- Terrarium size
- Small
- Light
- Bright indirect
- Care level
- Easy
- Growth habit
- Rosette
- Pet safety
- Non-toxic to pets
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Growing Neoregelia 'Fireball' in a terrarium
Where to place it
A compact bromeliad that blushes fiery red in bright indirect light — the more light, the deeper the colour. Happy sealed or open, and it stays small.
Watering & humidity
Keep a little water in its central cup and the substrate lightly moist. Rainwater or distilled water keeps the cup and colour cleanest.
Watch out for
In poor light it reverts to plain green. Let the central cup go stagnant and it can rot, so refresh the water in it now and then.
Reference: Neoregelia "Fireball" on Wikipedia.
Neoregelia 'Fireball' FAQ
Can Neoregelia 'Fireball' grow in a closed terrarium?+
Yes — Neoregelia 'Fireball' (Neoregelia "Fireball") thrives in a closed terrarium. The sealed glass traps the constant, high humidity it needs, and it tolerates the lower light inside a covered vessel.
Can Neoregelia 'Fireball' grow in an open terrarium?+
Yes. Neoregelia 'Fireball' (Neoregelia "Fireball") is well suited to an open, unsealed terrarium where air moves freely and excess moisture can escape — exactly the conditions it prefers.
What size terrarium does Neoregelia 'Fireball' need?+
Neoregelia 'Fireball' suits a small terrarium — jars & bottles. It has a rosette growth habit, so plan its position with that in mind and trim or divide it if it starts to outgrow the glass.
Is Neoregelia 'Fireball' easy to care for?+
Neoregelia 'Fireball' is rated easy to care for in a terrarium. A compact bromeliad that blushes fiery red in good light. The go-to vivarium bromeliad — stays small and pups into clusters. In poor light it reverts to plain green. Let the central cup go stagnant and it can rot, so refresh the water in it now and then.
How much light does Neoregelia 'Fireball' need?+
Neoregelia 'Fireball' does best in bright indirect light. Keep it out of direct sun, which magnifies through glass and scorches leaves. A compact bromeliad that blushes fiery red in bright indirect light — the more light, the deeper the colour. Happy sealed or open, and it stays small.
Is Neoregelia 'Fireball' safe for cats and dogs?+
Neoregelia 'Fireball' is non-toxic to cats and dogs — bromeliads are pet-safe according to the ASPCA.
