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Back to buying optionsNeoregelia ‘Fireball’ Bromeliad – Live Plant Pup/Offset – Bare Root Colorful Tropical Houseplant
Add a splash of tropical color to your plant collection with Neoregelia ‘Fireball’, a compact bromeliad known for its vibrant red to burgundy foliage. Its rosette-shaped leaves can develop deeper red tones when grown in bright filtered light or gentle morning sun. In lower-light conditions, the foliage may appear greener with red or burgundy accents.
This clumping bromeliad produces offsets, also called pups, as it matures, gradually forming an attractive cluster. It is suitable for bright indoor spaces, tropical gardens, patio planters, and bromeliad collections. This listing includes one live pup shipped bare root. Color, size, and root development may vary naturally.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Neoregelia ‘Fireball’ bromeliad pup
✔️ One young offset for planting
✔️ Shipped bare root without a pot
✔️ Natural variation in size, foliage color, and root development
✔️ Plant similar to the listing photos
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Fireball Bromeliad
Botanical Name: Neoregelia ‘Fireball’
Plant Type: Tropical evergreen bromeliad
Growth Stage: Young pup/offset
Sun Requirements: Bright indirect light, filtered sunlight, or gentle morning sun
Soil: Well-draining bromeliad or orchid-style potting mix
Watering: Keep the central cup filled with fresh water and allow the growing medium to dry slightly between waterings
Mature Height: Approximately 4–8 inches, depending on growing conditions
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 10–11
Container Friendly: Yes
💡 Care Tip: Place your bromeliad in bright filtered light to encourage its vibrant red coloring. Avoid harsh afternoon sunlight, especially while the pup is establishing. Keep fresh water in the central cup, refresh it regularly, and protect the plant from cold temperatures and frost.
