Neoregelia Bromeliads
Buy Neoregelia bromeliads online in India — approximately 100 varieties across Large, Medium and Mini sizes, sold in sets of 3, shipped nationwide. Neoregelia is the world’s most popular vivarium and indoor bromeliad, prized for its vivid coloured centre that develops before flowering and holds for 3–6 months.
What is Neoregelia?
Neoregelia (pronounced nee-oh-reh-jee-lee-ah) is a genus of ~140 species in the Bromeliaceae family, native to Brazilian rainforests. Unlike other bromeliads, Neoregelia flowers stay hidden deep inside the central cup — but the whole centre of the plant turns brilliant red, pink, purple, orange or striped when bloom approaches. That coloured centre holds for months, longer than most true flower spikes in other genera.
Sizes we stock
- Large (25–40 cm mature) — focal-point specimens for vivariums and open indoor display
- Medium (15–25 cm mature) — the versatile all-rounder size, ideal for most vivariums
- Mini (8–15 cm mature) — nano bromeliads, the international standard for dart-frog vivariums
Best-selling Neoregelia varieties
How to identify Neoregelia
- Wide, spreading rosette (not tubular)
- Flat, glossy leaves with small marginal spines
- Central cup that turns coloured before flowering
- Small purple or violet flowers held below the water line in the cup
- Prolific pup production from the base
How to care for Neoregelia
- Water: keep the central cup 1/3 to 1/2 full with dechlorinated water; flush every 2–3 weeks
- Light: bright filtered — essential for developing the coloured centre
- Temperature: 15–30°C ideal
- Humidity: 50–70%
- Feeding: 1/4-strength balanced fertilizer monthly, warm months only
Full care: Bromeliad Care Guide.
Frequently asked questions
What makes Neoregelia different from other bromeliads?
Neoregelia flowers stay hidden inside the cup — the entire centre of the plant turns colour instead of throwing a flower spike. That coloured centre holds for 3–6 months, longer than most flower spikes in other genera.
Which Neoregelia is best for beginners?
Neoregelia ‘Dynamite’ or ‘Fireup’ (Medium size) — forgiving, vivid centre, quick to colour. For nano tanks, Neoregelia ‘Volcano’ (Mini) is our top pick and cheapest entry.
Are Neoregelia good for dart-frog vivariums?
Yes — Neoregelia Mini varieties are the international standard for dart-frog vivariums. The small central cups become egg-laying and tadpole-raising sites.
Why is my Neoregelia losing its colour?
Almost always insufficient light. Neoregelia produces its coloured centre in response to strong light. Move closer to a bright window and colour typically returns in 4–8 weeks. See our troubleshooting guide.
How big does a Neoregelia get?
Depends on the size classification: Mini reaches 8–15 cm, Medium 15–25 cm, Large 25–40 cm mature. Individual varieties vary within each size band.
