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Nidularium schultesianum 'Fireball' variegated (Bromeliad)

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The Nidularium schultesianum 'Fireball' is a tropical Bromeliad, native to South America. The rosette forming plant has bright green foliage with creamy yellow margins. Perfect for vivariums, as it is safe for reptiles. With filtered light and high humidity, this plant thrives in the home, eventually producing pups that can be separated and grown on in containers or as an epiphyte.

Rating- Easy/Moderate

LOVES- High humidity, bright (not direct) light, moist (not soggy) soil. The central 'cup' getting a top up of water about once a week.

HATES- Dry soil, hard water, cold temperatures.

Pot diameter 5.5cm

Toxicity rating- Safe for pets

More information and care recommendations are below.

    Overview

    The Nidularium schultesianum 'Fireball' is a tropical Bromeliad, native to South America. The rosette forming plant has bright green foliage with creamy yellow margins. Perfect for vivariums, as it is safe for reptiles. With filtered light and high humidity, this plant thrives in the home, eventually producing pups that can be separated and grown on in containers or as an epiphyte.

    Quick Care Guide

    Difficulty: This plant has an easy/moderate difficulty rating

    Light requirements: Nidularium prefers bright light away from direct sunlight

    Watering: Ensure the central 'cup' is topped up of water about once a week. Keep the soil moist but not soggy, would prefer tap water where possible

    Humidity: Enjoys mid to high humidity with additional warmth throughout winter

    Toxicity: Considered to be non-toxic to pets and humans but care is always advised

    Feeding: Enjoys food every month in the growing season. use a mild liquid fertiliser

    Repotting: Repot either every year or when the plant has doubled in size. Use a well draining houseplant soil

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