Neoregelia 'Volcano' (Mini) – Red Bromeliad for Terrariums & Vivariums | India

💰 Price per plant: ₹180

Neoregelia 'Volcano' (Mini) is a compact, fiery bromeliad whose centre flushes hot red at flowering, a brilliant little colour-bomb for the foreground of vivariums, closed terrariums and paludariums. Neoregelias are epiphytic bromeliads (family Bromeliaceae, the same tropical group as the pineapple) that hold water in a central cup, or vase, and colour up brilliantly in good light, which makes them some of the most rewarding tropical bromeliads for planted setups.

Origin and form

Neoregelias come from the humid forests of Brazil and neighbouring South America, growing on trees in bright, filtered light. 'Volcano' stays small and tidy, then lights up with an intense red centre as it matures, and bright, indirect light brings that colour to its peak. Its mini size suits the tightest planted spaces.

Care at a glance

• Light: bright, indirect light; more light means a hotter red.
• Water: keep the central cup topped with clean, fresh water and mist occasionally; keep the mix lightly moist, never soggy.
• Humidity: high; loves closed terrariums and vivariums.
• Temperature: easy in India's warmth, roughly 15 to 30°C.
• Difficulty: easy; warmth, humidity and water in the cup are all it asks.

Styling and terrarium use

A small, glowing accent for the foreground or mid-ground of vivariums, closed terrariums and the planted land zone of a paludarium, and its water-holding cup makes it a favourite for dart-frog vivariums. Pair it with moss, ferns and darker foliage so the red centre pops. Grow it emersed, above the waterline; it is not an aquatic plant and must not be submerged. Like most bromeliads it is non-toxic and pet-friendly around cats and dogs.

Propagation

Each rosette flowers once, then produces offsets, or "pups," around its base. Let a pup reach about a third of the parent's size, then separate and pot it on to grow your collection for free.

Ordering

Supplied as healthy, nursery-grown live plants and shipped across India, sold in sets of 10, ideal for collectors, resellers and compact terrarium builders. A small but spectacular red bromeliad to buy online in India for instant foreground colour.

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