Neoregelia ‘Sibella’ 
 
Common Names Sibella Bromeliad, Raspberry Bract Neoregelia
 
Zones 11
 
A striking hybrid from Brazil, Neoregelia ‘Sibella’ features multi-layered foliage with raspberry-pink bracts, purple spotting, and green undertones. Its upright rosette and arching leaves create a sculptural form best appreciated from above. Ideal for high-humidity interiors, conservatories, and vivarium displays, this cultivar is epiphytic and thrives in bright filtered light.
 
Key Features
Growth Habit: Upright rosette; solitary or slow clumper; epiphytic
Size: 7–12 in (18–30 cm) tall; 16–18 in (41–46 cm) wide
Leaves: Glossy, spined; layered green, pink, and purple tones with raspberry bracts at center
Flowers: Tiny, short-lived; bloom inside central cup
Fruit: Inconspicuous
Ecology: Tank-forming; supports frogs and microfauna; vivarium-safe
 
Growing Conditions
Light: Bright, indirect light; color fades in low light and burns in direct sun
Watering: Water roots only; avoid filling leaf cup to prevent rot
Soil: Bark-based epiphyte mix; excellent drainage; pH 5.5–6.5
Temperature: 65–85°F (18–29°C); frost-sensitive
Humidity: High (70–90%)
Propagation: By offsets (“pups”) after flowering; detach when ⅓ parent size
Tolerance: Humidity tolerant; sensitive to overwatering and stagnant moisture
 
Landscape Use Best suited for conservatories, orchid displays, and vivarium centerpieces. Pairs well with Neoregelia ‘Romance’, Cryptanthus ‘Pink Star’, and Tillandsia bulbosa.