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Neoregelia ampullacea cv. Tigrina [unrooted offset]
Neoregelia ampullacea cv. Tigrina [unrooted offset]
Neoregelia ampullacea cv. Tigrina [unrooted offset]
Neoregelia ampullacea cv. Tigrina [unrooted offset]
Neoregelia ampullacea cv. Tigrina [unrooted offset]
GenusNeoregeliaRegionSouth AmericaPlant GroupBromeliadsGrowth HabitRosetteSetupTerrarium or HouseplantDifficultyBeginner
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Care information

This cultivar has stiff foliage, and is ornamented with reddish striping. The color contrast present is quite striking in person.

An excellent addition to a terrarium. Easy to root if you affix the rhizome section to a surface inside of a humid terrarium environment.

This variety stays small and compact.

Listed item is for a similar plant to those pictured. Ships bare root.

Plant Details
Airflow
Medium — Essential for "wetish" setups. Needs regular air exchange or internal circulation fans to prevent water from sitting on leaves, which helps avoid rot and fungal issues.
Family
Bromeliaceae
Growth strategy
Epiphyte
Humidity
60–80% — Suitable for "open-top" or partially ventilated terrariums. While higher than average household humidity, these plants are adaptable and less prone to leaf melt if the environment fluctuates slightly.
Lighting
Bright — Requires high-output lighting to maintain vivid color expression (especially for reds, purples, and variegation) and to ensure shingling habits stay tight and compact.
PH
5.5–6.5 — Acidic (Optimal): The “Goldilocks” zone for most tropical terrarium plants, including Marcgravia. This range ensures maximum nutrient availability and mimics the natural decomposition of leaf litter on the rainforest floor.
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Size
Medium
Temperature
70–85°F — Standard Tropical Range. This mirrors the natural understory of the rainforest, providing enough warmth for vigorous growth while remaining safe from the extreme heat that can bake a closed glass enclosure.
Watering substrate
Damp — These plants love high moisture levels; the substrate should stay wet to the touch at all times but should not be sitting in a stagnant, waterlogged state.
World
New World — Native to the Western Hemisphere: North, Central, and South America plus the Caribbean