Neoregelia ‘Venus’ (P.)
 
Common Names Venus Bromeliad, Blushing Cream Neoregelia
 
Zones 9B–11
 
A symmetrical hybrid with creamy variegated foliage and a hot pink center, Neoregelia ‘Venus’ offers elegance and contrast in filtered light. Its compact form and vivid blush make it ideal for tabletop containers, vivarium accents, and shaded tropical beds. This patented cultivar is prized for its year-round color stability and architectural rosette2.
 
Key Features
Growth Habit: Tight rosette; solitary or slow clumper; terrestrial or epiphytic
Size: 6–8 in (15–20 cm) tall; 8–12 in (20–30 cm) wide
Leaves: Cream with green variegation; bright pink center; glossy with fine spines2
Flowers: Small, purple; bloom inside central tank during summer
Fruit: Inconspicuous
Ecology: Tank-forming; supports frogs and microfauna; vivarium-safe
 
Growing Conditions
Light: Partial shade to bright filtered light; color fades in low light and may scorch in direct sun
Watering: Fill central cup with clean water; flush weekly; water soil when top inch is dry
Soil: Well-draining mix with bark or perlite; pH 6.1–7.3
Temperature: 65–85°F (18–29°C); frost-sensitive
Humidity: Moderate to high (60–90%)
Propagation: By offsets (“pups”) only; asexual propagation prohibited under patent
Tolerance: Humidity tolerant; sensitive to poor drainage
 
Landscape Use Ideal for shaded tropical beds, romantic interiorscapes, and vivarium centerpieces. Pairs well with Neoregelia ‘Romance’, Cryptanthus ‘Pink Star’, and Tillandsia bulbosa.