Neoregelia 'Fireball'

Also Known As

Neoregelia x 'Fire Ball'
Fire Ball Bromeliad
Hawaiian Volcano Plant

Plant type

perennial, bromeliad

size

H: 6"-8"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

10a-12

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Neoregelia 'Fireball' plant details

Neoregelia 'Fireball' is an evergreen perennial bromeliad with bronze, burgundy, green, red and variegated foliage. lavender and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Neoregelia 'Fireball'

Plant type: perennial bromeliad
Plant family: bromeliaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze, burgundy, green, red and variegated
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and white blooms
Uses: easy-to-grow, epiphyte, foliage plant, houseplant, rosette-forming, spreading

GROWING CONDITIONS for Neoregelia 'Fireball'

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Deep red to bronze foliage on a bromeliad that multiplies readily creating a dense beautiful basket of medium-sized cascading plants.

By: Almost Eden

Neoregelia 'Fireball' is a dwarf that is about 5" in diameter and can take full summer sun and remains a bright red. In shade it reverts to green. It can be over wintered as a house plant. It branches nicely and the photo is of a 6" pot.