Species Name: Neoregelia smithii

Common Name(s): Bromeliad, Neo, Brom

Defining Characteristics: 

• Bromeliads are epiphytic plants, meaning they grow attached to the branches of forest trees. Your broms can be mounted to a cork background for an authentic tropical look. Check out our Bromeliad Mounting Tutorial!
• Leaves grow from a central rosette to form a funnel that helps to store water and is great for rearing tadpoles
• Light green leaves with purplish blotches and slight spines
• Brighter colors will display under more intense light

Temperature Requirement (°F): 50-90°

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: Bright, indirect light  

Soil Type: Use coarse well-draining soil such as Josh’s Frogs Bromeliad Soil

Growth Rate: Moderate - Slow

Height/Width at Maturity: 4-6 inches

Origin: Brazil 

Regional Locality: Epiphytic, found growing on tropical trees under the partial shade of the canopy 

USDA Hardiness Zone: 9-10

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use: 

Care Notes: Brighter, filtered sunlight will bring out more color in the foliage. If the humidity around your bromeliad is low, daily misting can help the plant thrive.  Stagnant water in the cup needs to be replaced regularly to avoid crown rot. Broms will form clumps consisting of the mother plant surrounded by pups, or younger plants that grow off of the mother plant.

Shipping Notes: Generous LIVE ARRIVAL GUARANTEE offered.

Bromeliads are shipped bare root, without pots or soil.

As 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.