![]() ![]() That’s why, when using Neoregelia as closed terrarium plants, you’ll need regular ventilation to keep them happy, or just take care to let them dry as much as possible between watering. Dalaya Fireball Dahlia Plant Details: Scientific Name: Dahlia hybrida Hardiness Degree: 32F (0. Like other Bromeliads, a bit of air circulation can go a long way. Having constant water on the leaves is the biggest risk to Neoregelia as they’re prone to rot if they can’t dry off between watering instances. The ‘Fireball’ cultivar even has several hybridisations of its own, including the ‘Superball’ and the ‘Sunball’. There’s a seemingly endless amount of new cultivars popping up, and they’re often used as an example of how to effectively hybridise plants. Neoregelia are prized for their huge amount of variations and colour. between its leaves after watering as it induces the rotting of the plant without realising it. Once they’ve matured and formed their own roots, they’re safe to separate (usually when they’re about 2/3 the full size). Ionantha MEXICO Fireball pulk is the most common of all. Young plants known as “pup” grow from the mother plant, and will naturally root and grow themselves without intervention. ![]() Neoregelia ‘Fireball’ propagation isn’t like most other plants. They can bloom with a purple flower under the right conditions but they typically don’t last long. Neoregelia ‘Fireball’ is a relatively slow grower, and they won’t get any bigger than 6 inches wide or tall in a terrarium. Trim plants lightly with hedge shears immediately after blooming, to prevent opening up in. They can be quite sensitive to both, so it’s important to keep both temperature and humidity at a constant level to keep the plants happy. This tropical looking perennial is hardy to zone 5. Neoregelia thrive in hot and humid terrarium conditions. Hibiscus Fireball boasts bright red 10 wide flowers Beautiful green foliage with purple highlights provides a striking backdrop to these impressive blooms. Seeing as Neoregelia tend to absorb water and nutrients primarily through their “cup” rather than their roots, they don’t need nutrient rich soil either.Ī more sandy, gritty or bark based substrate supplemented with sphagnum moss is a common choice. Though they typically grow epiphytically, Neoregelia ‘Fireball’ can be grown in substrate as long as it has excellent drainage and aeration. It’s a good practice to flush out the central “cup” with clean water once a week, so use that as your sole watering opportunity and allow to dry between watering instances. WateringĪs a tropical plant, Neoregelia ‘Fireball’ does like a moist environment, but it actually doesn’t like to have water on the leaves. Plus, the intensity of their colour is dependent on the amount of light they receive, so the brightest, indirect light possible would be best. However, ‘Fireball’ is probably one of the cultivars that can handle the most sun. This plant is certified as 100% organic, and has been grown without pesticides. Please note that this is a natural product and may vary slightly from the image shown.Neoregelia would typically be found under a tree canopy, so they’re typically not great under direct sunlight. Bromeliad Neoregelia Fireball, Exotic and easy to care, colorful all year round. As the plant matures it will produce arching stolon's with a young plant at the end and they can form large attractive clumps over time. The aromatic, lance-shaped to oval, toothed leaves are mid-green. The occasional dead insect or frog dropping will decompose to provide nutrients, or you can use a weak foliar fertilizer. Fireball is a compact, clump-forming perennial growing to 60cm tall. This central cup needs to be kept filled with water, which will happen naturally with spray systems. Most of the water and nutrients these plants require are absorbed by the leaves in the centre of the leaf whorl, where it forms a natural bowl. These plants prefer light shade and are easily scorched by hot lights so be sure to plant them in a fairly bright position, but with some shading from direct light. Planting these plants in waterlogged conditions will cause them to quickly rot as their roots are used for attachment rather than collecting water or nutrients. They can be grown attached to rocks or branches, or in a well drained soil. Nidularia are epiphytic bromeliads suited to use in forest or similar set ups. ![]()
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