Species Name: Neoregelia spp. Hybrid ampullacea x ‘Fireball’ 

Common Name: Brom, Neo Brom

Defining Characteristics: 

• Light green with light red speckling
• Suitable for small to medium vivaria
• Holds enough water suitable for tadpole rearing
• Background plant grows best attached to the hardscape as an epiphyte

*Bromilads at Josh's Frogs are sold as pups/offsets from the mother plant.

*Shipped Broms can range anywhere from 1-4" in width and will continue to grow bigger over time with proper care. 

Temperature requirement: 50-90°F

Humidity:  Moderate (30-70%)  -  Humid (70-100%)

Watering frequency: Moderate watering needs. Water in the center cup of the plant but replace it with new water weekly

Lighting:  Partial Shade   -    Full Sun

Soil type: Use coarse well-draining soil such as Josh’s Frogs Bromeliad Soil sold Here. 

Growth rate: Slow - Moderate 

Width (at Maturity): up tp 4” 

Origin: South America 

Regional locality: Endemic to the rainforests of Brazil and surrounding areas

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10-11

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Care Notes: Brighter, filtered sunlight will bring out more color in the foliage.  Stagnant water in the cup needs to be replaced regularly to avoid crown rot. Appreciates sufficient air circulation. 

Shipping Notes: 

As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

Bromeliads are shipped bare root. Without pots or soil.