Neoregelia ‘Tigrina’
 
Common Names Tigrina Bromeliad, Jungle Stripe Neoregelia
 
Zones 10A–11
 
A compact, speckled hybrid with tiger-like markings, Neoregelia ‘Tigrina’ brings wild elegance to vivariums, terrariums, and small containers. Its low rosette and vivid leaf patterning make it ideal for dart frog habitats and high-humidity interiors. This cultivar thrives in bright filtered light and maintains color with minimal care.
 
Key Features
Growth Habit: Low, tight rosette; fast clumper; epiphytic or terrestrial
Size: 6–10 in (15–25 cm) wide; 4–6 in (10–15 cm) tall
Leaves: Green base with burgundy and purple speckling; fine spines along margins
Flowers: Small, pale violet; bloom inside central tank
Fruit: Inconspicuous
Ecology: Tank-forming; supports frogs and microfauna; vivarium-safe
 
Growing Conditions
Light: Bright, indirect light; avoid direct sun to prevent leaf scorch
Watering: Keep central cup filled with clean water; flush weekly
Soil: Well-draining bromeliad mix; pH 5.5–7.0
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 stagnant moisture and poor drainage
 
Landscape Use Ideal for vivarium foregrounds, terrarium accents, and small tropical containers. Pairs well with Neoregelia ‘Super Fireball’, Cryptanthus ‘Pink Star’, and Tillandsia ionantha.