🌿 Neoregelia ‘Red Speckle’ Care Sheet
Overview
Type: Decorative bromeliad 🌴
Size: Medium – 15–25 cm tall and 20–30 cm wide 📏
Foliage: Bright green leaves with red speckles, center blushes red when happy ❤️💚
Best for: Display planters, patios, or large vivariums 🪟
☀️ Light
Ideal: Bright, indirect light 🌞 for strong color
Outdoors: Filtered light or morning sun only 🌤️
Avoid: Full midday sun 🔥 (leaf burn risk)
Tip: Good light = deeper red speckles and center blush 🌹
🌡️ Temperature & Humidity
Temperature: 18–30°C (65–86°F) ✅
Never below: 10°C ❌
Humidity: 50–70% 💧; higher boosts vibrancy and growth
Perfect For: Humid rooms or shaded patios 🌿
💧 Watering
Central tank (“cup”): Keep filled with fresh, clean water 🏺💦
Refresh weekly 🚿
Soil: Keep just slightly moist, not soggy ⚠️
Winter: Reduce watering but don’t let it dry completely 💤
🪴 Soil & Potting
Mix: Light and well-draining 🌱
Orchid bark 🪵
Perlite 🫧
A touch of coco fiber or sphagnum 🌿
Pot: Shallow pot with drainage — roots are mainly anchors 🚫
🍽️ Feeding
Growing season (Spring–Summer):
Diluted liquid fertilizer (¼ strength) in the cup every 4–6 weeks 🌱
Winter: Stop or reduce feeding ❄️
Flush tank monthly to prevent salt build-up 🚿
🌱 Propagation
Produces offsets (“pups”) around the base 🌱
Separate pups once ⅓–½ the size of the parent ✂️
Let dry for 1 day before planting to avoid rot 🛡️
⚠️ Common Issues
| Problem 😬 | Cause ❓ | Fix 🛠️ |
|---|---|---|
| Speckles fading | Too little light 🌑 | Move to a brighter spot |
| Brown tips | Low humidity or tap water 💧 | Use rainwater/distilled + boost humidity |
| Rot in center | Stagnant water 🦠 | Refresh cup weekly & improve air movement |
| No pups | Plant too young or stressed 🌱 | Optimize care and wait |
🪟 Indoor & Display Suitability
Indoor décor: ✅ Adds color and texture to shelves or tables 🪟
Patios/verandas: ✅ Ideal for bright, protected spots 🌞
Vivariums: ⚠️ Works only in larger enclosures with airflow 🐸