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Mini Neoregelias For Bioactive Terrariums

Best Bromeliads For Bioactive Terrariums and Vivariums

Bromeliads are a large family of tropical plants which are primarily epiphytic. The term "epiphyte" describes any plant which typically grows on other plants, instead of in soil. These plants absorb their nutrients & moisture from the air & surroundings, rather than a more typical subterranean root system. Roots of the Bromeliads we carry instead act mostly as a natural way for a plant to cling or mount itself to it's surroundings. Planting advice for each plant we carry is briefly summarized in each plant's description below, and we've also got more detailed recommendations for planting epiphytic plants in our Vivarium Construction 101 Article.

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About Our Bromeliads

Growing Terrarium Appropriate Bromeliads Indoors

We do our best to grow every plant we can ourselves in our indoor grow rooms. That being said, Bromeliads are a necessary exception since doing so would require acres of greenhouses in fair weather year-round. (New England winters can be brutal!) Having said that, we've spent the past 10+ years developing relationships with the best Bromeliad specialists in the USA, and we've taken a few unique steps to ensure the Bromeliads we sell stand out. Below, we'll break down some of what makes our plants unique.
About Our Neoregelias
Upon arrival, we individually process each plant in our bare rooting tool, label it, and place it in extra large grow cells. Since the beginning of 2018, each cell is illuminated with custom lights which blast the plants with a ridiculous amount of PAR light (Over 650µMol/M²S PAR @ 12in!) to ensure the color of each plant increases while it's in our care. In addition, each cell's temperature, misting, drainage, and active ventilation is fully automated to ensure the plants stay as happy & healthy as they can be.
About Our Tillandsias
We've been working with our primary Tillandsia supplier for over a decade, and we've developed a particular way to care for them once they arrive at our shop. After a quick processing procedure & careful inspection, our air plants are placed on species-specific trays & treated to plenty of PAR light (65-100µMol/M²S PAR @ 12in). Automated misting sessions occur on different schedules depending on the specific species, and we use only pure reverse osmosis filtered water to hydrate these plants. Airflow is always important when growing Tillandsias, and the majority of our air plants are in a direct path of oscillating fans which are scheduled to run a few times daily. Going the extra mile to care for our air plants allows certain species to actually color-up while they are in our care, and we're proud of the quality of the finished plants we've got available.
About Our Other Bromeliads
Most of our Aechmeas, Cryptanthus, and Vriesea (not often available) are sourced from a local family-owned specialty greenhouse we've been working with since we opened for business. Cryptanthus & smaller plants are kept in similar conditions to our Tillandsias with plenty of airflow, high humidity, and filtered water to ensure the plants thrive while they are in our care.
Growing Bromeliads In A Bioactive Terrarium / Live Vivarium
Every Bromeliad is different, and the majority we carry prefer to be mounted to a background or hardscape decor. Aechmea & Cryptanthus are the only two Bromeliads which we carry that typically thrives when planted in our live vivarium substrate. Neoregelias & Tillandsias must be mounted up high to thrive, and placing them near a source of PAR light (like our Vivarium Lighting Kits) is an ideal way to ensure they remain colorful after they arrive. We offer an inexpensive Plant Mounting Kit for this purpose, which has some specific advice in it's item description. You can learn more about mounting Tillandsias in our Tillandsia care article, and more about mounting Neoregelias in Vivarium Construction 101. Neoregelias are an especially popular choice with keepers of dart frogs & other small amphibians, since the water-filled axil of the plant can be used for tadpole rearing!

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Plant Size Info

Potted Plants:

Plant nurseries roughly categorize their plants by pot size, and a plant is made available once it has mostly filled out it's container. Generally speaking, a 4in potted plant is roughly twice the size of a 3in pot, and a 3in potted plant is typically twice the size of a 2in pot. Needless to say, we do our best to offer big & healthy plants which were categorized honestly, and are representative of the photos we've got listed on the site. Every potted plant we sell is shipped bare root, and the root ball of the plant is carefully wrapped in paper towels before it's placed back into it's cleaned pot for shipping. From there, it's wrapped in clean brown packing paper and labeled with it's species before shipping.

Live Mats:

Healthy Background Plants For Terrariums

We're proud to offer a brand new way to order plants, and we're loving the results so far. Our Live Mats are grown with plenty of light & the ideal amount of moisture required to form a dense mat. Before shipping, each section is gently separated from it's sealed container, rinsed free of excess potting soil, and carefully placed in a partially inflated airtight bag. Depending on the specific plant, live mats can planted terrestrially or attached to a background to grow epiphytically. These are exceptionally dense portions of plants, so a little can go a long way!

Rooted Portions:

Some plants we grow are offered in rooted portions, which are slightly smaller portions than would typically be included in a 3in pot. The length and overall portion size depends on the species being offered, but these do include a portion of the root system for easy planting & fast acclimation. When it comes time to ship, we'll carefully separate the portion from it's mother plant, rinse the roots free of potting soil, and carefully wrap the roots in a ball of moist paper towels. From there, the plant is wrapped in clean brown packing paper and labeled with it's species before shipping.

Clippings:

Clippings are the smallest size portion of what we offer. Depending on the species, clippings may or may not include small attached roots. Plants we sell as clippings are typically epiphytic in nature, meaning they'll grow without soil on the surface of another plant (or wood decor, backgrounds, etc). The difficulty in planting clippings depends entirely on the species, so don't hesitate to ask before ordering if you are curious. When it comes time to ship, we carefully clean, wrap, and seal our clippings in partially filled bags to ensure the safest transit possible. Like everything else we sell, these are individually labeled with ID.

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Neoregelia 'Chiquita Linda'

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Our best selling individually purchased Bromeliad, Chiquita Linda is a hybrid of N. lilliputiana and N. fireball. Color ranges from a spotted red/orange to spotted green depending on lighting, with higher PAR levels bringing out the red & orange hues. This plant produces offsets faster than any other Bromeliad we offer, creating spectacular looking clumps over time.

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Mature Size	Lighting	Humidity	Vivarium Placement
6-7in	High/Very High (Any LED Lighting Kit)	Very High / 65% Min (Glass Inserts may help!)	Epiphytic / Mount to background or wood/rock decor (Our Plant Mounting Kit is perfect for this!)

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Neoregelia fireball

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Probably the most commonly used vivarium appropriate Bromeliad available today, thanks to it's compact growth pattern & bright red coloration. As N. fireball matures under good (high PAR) lighting and plenty of humidity, the red coloration becomes more and more apparent. We always pull our brightest plants first.

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Mature Size	Lighting	Humidity	Vivarium Placement
11-13in	High/Very High (Any LED Lighting Kit)	Very High / 65% Min (Glass Inserts may help!)	Epiphytic / Mount to background or wood/rock decor (Our Plant Mounting Kit is perfect for this!)

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Neoregelia: Grade B Assortment

Less-than-perfect Bromeliads sold at a discount

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For a plant to end up on the "Grade B" rack, it must be either faded and/or slightly damaged. While aesthetically imperfect, all of our Grade B plants are guaranteed otherwise healthy & viable. Most of the available plants are our "usual" stock Neos, but without the color and/or shape our plants are known for. Each of these will be a 3-Pack (5-13in) plant, individually wrapped & labeled with an ID. A great deal if you don't mind starting with an imperfect plant!

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Depends on availability Size not guaranteed	High/Very High (Any LED Lighting Kit)	Very High / 65% Min (Glass Inserts may help!)	Epiphytic / Mount to background or wood/rock decor (Our Plant Mounting Kit is perfect for this!)

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Plant Pack: Neoregelia "Pup" Assortment

A growers choice assortment of discounted Neoregelia offsets

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Neoregelia "pups" are young divisions of a mature Neoregelia, perfect for use in a live vivarium. Each plant is individually wrapped & labeled with specific cultivar ID. This is most popular & highest-discounted way to purchase our healthy Neoregelias. All varieties included are on the smaller side when mature, and are appropriate for live Vivariums & terrariums. We do our absolute best to keep repeat species to a minimum in each assortment, to ensure an awesome variety.

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Varies	High/Very High (Any LED Lighting Kit)	Very High / 65% Min (Glass Inserts may help!)	Epiphytic / Mount to background or wood/rock decor (Our Plant Mounting Kit is perfect for this!)

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Growing Terrarium Appropriate Bromeliads

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Aechmea fasciata

Silver Vase Plant

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This large, unique Bromeliad is a member of the Aechmea genus. It's versatile enough to thrive as a houseplant, or in very (very!) large vivariums. Over time, a large pink spike with bright blue flowers will grow from the center of the plant's axil. It thrives under bright light with plenty of humidity. Can be planted terrestrially in well draining soil, or epiphytically in a more humid environment. Our largest Bromeliad, this plant is sold mature at around 18in. Too big for us to propagate in our grow rooms, Aechmea fasciata is sourced from a trusted, local (Connecticut) grower.

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Difficulty	Adult Size	USDA Zone	Endemic Region(s)
Average	24-30in	10-11	South America (Brazil)
Lighting	Soil	Nutrients	Water
Bright, filtered sun	Very fast draining	Mild, balanced (Axil-fed)	Keep axil full. Flush occasionally.
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Vivarium Lighting	Vivarium Substrate	Vivarium Maintenance	Vivarium Placement
Medium/High (Any Lighting Kit)	ABG or V1 (Any Substrate Kit)	Rare Prune dead growth as necessary	Terrestrially: In very fast-draining substrate Epiphytically: Using Mounting Wire or Mounting Line

USDA Zone ratings are listed on the conservative side. To learn more, visit the Plant Hardiness Zone Map. (External Link)
Nutrient data listed for houseplant care only. Additional nutrients are not typically required in properly designed live vivaria.

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Cryptanthus bivitattus

Earth Star Plant

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We've got some beautiful Cryptanthus with great coloration and shape available! Ours are healthy, vibrant, and are grown long enough to resemble the healthy plants in the photos above. Colors range from deep green to bright red/pink. All plants will turn bright pink/red when kept in ideal conditions with plenty of PAR light. When kept as a houseplant, we recommend using a mix of 25-50% sterilized sand, 75-50% lightly acidic potting soil. The pictured plant (left) is growing in a 3in pot.

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Difficulty	Adult Size	USDA Zone	Endemic Region(s)
Average	7-8in+	10-11	South America (Brazil)
Lighting	Soil pH	Nutrients	Water
Bright, filtered sunlight	5.5-6.5	Very weak, balanced	Keep humid, Allow to dry slightly before watering
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Vivarium Lighting	Vivarium Substrate	Vivarium Maintenance	Vivarium Placement
Average/High (Any Lighting Kit)	ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit)	Rare Prune dead growth as necessary	Terrestrial or Epiphytic (Our Plant Mounting Kit is perfect for this!)
Special Instructions
A very versatile plant if humidity is kept high. Survives in average light, but red color grows brighter lots of PAR light. If planting terrestrially, be sure to place it in substrate which drains well. (Any NEHERP Vivarium Substrate works!) If planting epiphytically in 55-70% R/H, gently wrap roots in Sphagnum. Higher humidity mounts will not need Sphagnum.

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Cryptanthus 'Black Magic'

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A unique black & silver cultivar of Cryptanthus. It thrives in a wide variety of lighting conditions, with high humidity being preferred. Expect white flowers at maturity, and frequent throwing of offsets after that. In brighter light, the white/silver markings grow to be more apparent. The pictured plant is growing in a 4in pot.

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Difficulty	Adult Size	USDA Zone	Endemic Region(s)
Average	8-10in	10-11	South America (Brazil)* (Hybrid Cultivar)
Lighting	Soil pH	Nutrients	Water
Bright filtered light	5.5-6.5	Very weak, balanced	Keep humid, Allow to dry slightly before watering
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Vivarium Lighting	Vivarium Substrate	Vivarium Maintenance	Vivarium Placement
Medium/High (Any Lighting Kit)	ABG, V1, or V2 (Any Substrate Kit)	Rare Prune dead growth as necessary	Terrestrial or Epiphytic (Our Plant Mounting Kit is perfect for this!)
Special Instructions
A very versatile plant if humidity is kept high. Survives in average light, but white/silver color grows brighter lots of PAR light. If planting terrestrially, be sure to place it in substrate which drains well. (Any NEHERP Vivarium Substrate works!) If planting epiphytically in 55-70% R/H, gently wrap roots in Sphagnum. Higher humidity mounts will not need Sphagnum.

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