Nidularium schultesianum ‘Fireball’ is a compact bromeliad that lives up to its name, producing tight rosettes of strappy leaves that blaze from glossy green to deep, burgundy-red when grown in bright light. As the plant matures, the central cup flushes a vivid scarlet, signalling that it is ready to flower. Offset-forming and clump-building, ‘Fireball’ is a brilliant statement plant for a terrarium or a bright bathroom.

Origins

Nidularium schultesianum is native to the Atlantic forests of southeastern Brazil, where it grows as an epiphyte or lithophyte in warm, humid conditions with bright, filtered light.

Soil and Substrate

Bromeliads have small root systems used mostly for anchorage, so they need a light, airy substrate that drains freely. OurSimply Houseplant Potting Mix suits this plant well.

Keep the central cup topped up with rainwater or distilled water for best colour.