Neoregelia ‘Golden Gate’ 
 
Common Names Golden Gate Bromeliad, Coral Torch
 
Zones 10A–11
 
A vivid hybrid with coral-pink and green foliage accented by creamy yellow banding, Neoregelia ‘Golden Gate’ offers a luminous, painterly effect that intensifies under bright filtered light. Its compact rosette and symmetrical form make it ideal for containers, tropical beds, and interior displays. This cultivar is especially popular for its color stability and clean margins.
 
Key Features
Growth Habit: Tight rosette; slow clumper; terrestrial or epiphytic
Size: 10 in (25 cm) tall; 14 in (36 cm) wide
Leaves: Coral-pink and green with yellow-white banding; glossy; spineless
Flowers: Small, lavender-white; emerge from central tank during bloom phase
Fruit: Inconspicuous; not ornamental
Ecology: Tank-forming; supports frogs and microfauna in humid environments
 
Growing Conditions
Light: Bright filtered light to partial sun; best color in strong indirect light
Watering: Keep central cup filled with clean water; flush weekly; mist foliage in dry conditions
Soil: Well-draining mix with bark, perlite, and sphagnum; suitable for mounting or containers
Temperature: 65–85°F (18–29°C); protect from frost
Humidity: Moderate to high (50–80%)
Propagation: By offsets (“pups”) after flowering; detach when ⅓ parent size
Tolerance: Heat and humidity tolerant; sensitive to cold and hard water
 
Landscape Use Perfect for tropical beds, patio borders, and decorative containers. Pairs well with Neoregelia ‘Cotton Candy’, Aechmea ‘Blue Rain’, and Calathea ‘White Fusion’.