Hohenbergia 'Karla' – Live Urn Bromeliad for Vivariums & Paludariums | India

Hohenbergia 'Karla' is a robust, urn-shaped bromeliad with a sturdy rosette that holds water in its central cup — a handsome, architectural plant for vivariums, paludariums and larger terrariums. It colours up in good light and has real structural presence.

Care at a glance

• Light: bright, indirect light; tolerates strong light well.
• Humidity: high — loves vivariums and humid setups.
• Watering: keep the central cup topped with clean water; mist occasionally.
• Climate: easy indoors across India year round.

Where it thrives

An architectural urn bromeliad for vivariums, the planted land zone of a paludarium, or a larger terrarium; its water-holding cup suits dart-frog vivariums. Grow it emersed, above the waterline — it is not aquatic and must not be submerged.

Why you will love it

Sturdy, structural and water-holding, it brings handsome architecture to a planted layout.

FAQ

Is it beginner friendly?

Yes — like other urn bromeliads it is easy given warmth, humidity and water in the cup.

Can it go underwater?

No — grow it above the waterline in the land/emersed zone.

Part of our Terrarium & Paludarium Plants range, shipped live across India.