Neoregelia ‘Tatiana’ 
 
Common Names Tatiana Bromeliad, Orchid Blush Neoregelia
 
Zones 9B–11
 
A visually rich hybrid with brilliant pinkish-purple new growth and dark green older leaves streaked with violet, Neoregelia ‘Tatiana’ offers dynamic color transitions and a sculptural upright rosette. Native to South American rainforests, this cultivar thrives in bright filtered light and high humidity, making it ideal for conservatories, vivariums, and tropical interiorscapes2.
 
Key Features
Growth Habit: Upright rosette; solitary or slow clumper; epiphytic
Size: 12 in (30 cm) tall; up to 24 in (61 cm) wide
Leaves: Pinkish-purple new growth; older leaves dark green with purple striations
Flowers: Tiny, pale violet; bloom inside central tank
Fruit: Inconspicuous
Ecology: Tank-forming; supports frogs and microfauna; vivarium-safe
 
Growing Conditions
Light: Bright, indirect sunlight; color fades in low light and may scorch in direct sun
Watering: Fill central cup with clean water; flush weekly; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
Soil: Bark-based epiphyte mix; excellent drainage; pH 5.5–7.0
Temperature: 68–86°F (20–30°C); frost-sensitive
Humidity: High (50–90%)
Propagation: By offsets (“pups”) after flowering; detach when ⅓ parent size
Tolerance: Humidity tolerant; sensitive to stagnant moisture and poor drainage
 
Landscape Use Best suited for orchid walls, vivarium centerpieces, and tropical shade beds. Pairs well with Neoregelia ‘Sibella’, Cryptanthus ‘Pink Star’, and Tillandsia bulbosa.