Neoregelia ‘Tossed Salad’ 
 
Common Names Tossed Salad Bromeliad, Citrus Splash Neoregelia
 
Zones 9B–11
 
A lively hybrid with lime-green foliage, red speckling, and bright red tips, Neoregelia ‘Tossed Salad’ brings a festive, high-contrast look to tropical beds and sunny patios. Its medium size and upright rosette make it ideal for mass plantings, lanai containers, and color-blocked interiorscapes. This cultivar thrives in partial to full sun and maintains vivid coloration with minimal care.
 
Key Features
Growth Habit: Upright rosette; slow clumper; terrestrial or epiphytic
Size: 12 in (30 cm) tall; 14 in (36 cm) wide
Leaves: Lime-green base with red speckling and bright red tips; glossy, spined margins
Flowers: Small, pale violet; bloom inside central tank
Fruit: Inconspicuous
Ecology: Tank-forming; supports frogs and microfauna; vivarium-safe with space
 
Growing Conditions
Light: Partial to full sun; filtered light preferred for best color
Watering: Fill central cup with clean water; flush every 1–2 weeks
Soil: Well-draining mix with bark or perlite; pH 5.5–7.0
Temperature: 68–86°F (20–30°C); frost-sensitive
Humidity: Moderate to high (50–80%)
Propagation: By offsets (“pups”) after flowering; detach when ⅓ parent size
Tolerance: Sun and heat tolerant; sensitive to stagnant moisture and poor drainage
 
Landscape Use Perfect for bold color accents in tropical beds, sunny patios, and large containers. Pairs well with Neoregelia ‘Tango Mango’, Aechmea blanchetiana, and Tillandsia fasciculata.