Neoregelia ‘Romance’ 
 
Common Names Romance Bromeliad, Blushing Heart Neoregelia
 
Zones 10A–11
 
A soft-toned hybrid with creamy margins and a gentle pink central blush, Neoregelia ‘Romance’ brings elegance and warmth to shaded interiors and tropical beds. Its symmetrical rosette and subtle coloration make it ideal for tabletop containers, vivariums, and under-canopy plantings. This cultivar thrives in bright filtered light and maintains color year-round with proper care.
 
Key Features
Growth Habit: Tight rosette; solitary or slow clumper; terrestrial or epiphytic
Size: 12–16 in (30–41 cm) wide; 6–10 in (15–25 cm) tall
Leaves: Creamy-white margins with green base and soft pink blush; smooth edges with fine spines
Flowers: Small, lavender-white; emerge from central tank during bloom phase
Fruit: Inconspicuous; not ornamental
Ecology: Tank-forming; supports frogs and microfauna; suitable for high-humidity environments
 
Growing Conditions
Light: Bright, indirect sunlight; color fades in low light and burns in direct sun
Watering: Fill central cup with clean water; flush weekly; water soil when top inch is dry
Soil: Well-draining mix with orchid bark or perlite; pH 5.5–7.0
Temperature: 65–85°F (18–29°C); protect from frost
Humidity: Moderate to high (50–90%)
Propagation: By offsets (“pups”) after flowering; detach when ⅓ parent size
Tolerance: Humidity tolerant; sensitive to overwatering and poor drainage
 
Landscape Use Perfect for shaded tropical beds, interiorscapes, and vivarium accents. Pairs well with Neoregelia ‘Mona Lisa’, Cryptanthus ‘Ruby’, and Tillandsia ionantha.