Neoregelia 'Fireball' (Fireball Bromeliad) – Hanging Basket
Neoregelia 'Fireball' (Fireball Bromeliad) – Hanging Basket
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Neoregelia 'Fireball' (Fireball Bromeliad) is a vibrant tropical bromeliad prized for its compact rosettes of slender foliage that transform from bright green to brilliant fiery red in strong light. Perfectly suited to hanging baskets, this eye-catching plant creates a cascading display of colourful foliage that adds instant tropical character to patios, balconies, pergolas, and indoor spaces. It also produces offsets freely, gradually forming dense, attractive clusters that provide year-round interest.
Easy to grow and exceptionally low maintenance, Neoregelia 'Fireball' (Fireball Bromeliad) thrives in warm, humid conditions with bright, filtered light. Its colourful foliage intensifies with increased light exposure, making it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking long-lasting colour without relying on flowers. Whether displayed in hanging baskets, mounted on timber, or incorporated into tropical garden beds, this hardy bromeliad offers outstanding ornamental appeal and effortless tropical style.

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Mature height
15–25 cm
Mature width
30–60 cm
Spacing
30–50 cm
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Bright green foliage turning vivid red in strong light; small blue to violet flowers nestled within the rosette
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Throughout the year (flowers are small and secondary to the colourful foliage)
Sun tolerance
Bright indirect light to part shade; brighter light enhances red foliage colour
Maintenance
Low; prefers free-draining media, moderate watering, and occasional flushing of the central cup with fresh water
Root System
Small, fibrous root system primarily used for anchorage; non-invasive