Neoregelia ‘Rouge’ 
 
Common Names Rouge Bromeliad, Crimson Rosette
 
Zones 10A–11
 
A vivid hybrid with saturated red tones and compact symmetry, Neoregelia ‘Rouge’ delivers high drama in low light. Its glossy crimson leaves deepen toward the center, creating a fiery focal point in containers, terrariums, and tropical beds. Ideal for color layering with variegated or silver-leaved bromeliads.
 
Key Features
Growth Habit: Tight, low rosette; solitary or slow clumper
Size: 10–14 in (25–36 cm) wide; 6–8 in (15–20 cm) tall
Leaves: Glossy red to burgundy; smooth margins with fine spines; color intensifies with light
Flowers: Small, violet-white; emerge from central tank during bloom phase
Fruit: Inconspicuous; not ornamental
Ecology: Tank-forming; supports frogs and microfauna; vivarium-safe
 
Growing Conditions
Light: Bright, indirect light; color fades in shade and may scorch in direct sun
Watering: Keep central cup filled with clean water; flush weekly; water soil when dry
Soil: Loose, well-draining mix with orchid bark or perlite; pH 5.5–6.5
Temperature: 65–85°F (18–29°C); frost-sensitive
Humidity: Moderate to high (60–90%)
Propagation: By offsets (“pups”) after flowering; detach when ⅓ parent size
Tolerance: Heat and humidity tolerant; sensitive to poor drainage
 
Landscape Use Striking in shaded tropical beds, modern interiorscapes, and vivarium backgrounds. Pairs well with Neoregelia ‘Fireball’, Cryptanthus ‘Black Mystic’, and Tillandsia stricta.