Neoregelia Tar Baby
Young offset plant in a plastic pot, suitable for indoor pots, terrariums, vivariums, and paludariums.
Neoregelia ‘Tar Baby’ is a dark-toned Neoregelia cultivar valued for its deep coloration and contrasting central cup. The rosette develops intense burgundy to plum tones toward the center, often appearing nearly black under stronger light, while the outer leaves may retain olive to green hues with scattered darker spotting. Leaf surfaces display fine speckling that becomes more visible as coloration intensifies. The plant maintains a compact rosette structure and produces offsets over time. Color depth increases under bright indirect light and stable growing conditions.
More Information
- Main image is a young offset, similar to the plant you will receive.
- The last image shows a mature, well-grown specimen for reference only.
- All plants are shipped in a plastic pot with mixed growing medium.
Plant Stats:
- Type:
- Bromeliad
- Difficulty:
- Easy
- Temperature:
- 18–30 °C
- Humidity:
- Medium to High (60–90%)
- Maximum Size:
- 15–35+ cm in diameter
- Origin:
- Horticultural hybrid
Natural Variation Transport
Bromeliads naturally vary in color, pattern, and form. Color intensity depends on light, humidity, nutrition, and maturity. No two plants are identical, especially cultivated varieties. Minor cosmetic stress (leaf marks, color dulling, or slight deformation) may occur during transport and is normal.
General Bromeliad Care
Provide bright indirect light, warm temperatures, and good air circulation. Bromeliads can be grown mounted or potted in a well-draining medium. Keep the central cup of mature plants filled with clean water, flushing it periodically.
Color intensity depends on light strength and growing conditions; stronger light with modest feeding produces the best coloration. Bromeliads grow slowly and produce pups during their life cycle. Each rosette blooms once, then gradually declines while leaving offsets to continue growth. Suitable for terrariums, vivariums, and tropical plant displays.
Biosecurity Animal Safety
Plants are disinfected and maintained in low-risk conditions and kept free from animals. However, all bromeliads were previously grown outdoors. For sensitive enclosures or animal habitats, we recommend additional sanitation before introduction.
Find more terrarium plants along with terrarium enclosures and equipments such as lights, misters, humidifiers, hygrometers, substrates, tools and materials available in our store. For other terrarium services, contact us for more details.
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Description
Young offset plant in a plastic pot, suitable for indoor pots, terrariums, vivariums, and paludariums.
Neoregelia ‘Tar Baby’ is a dark-toned Neoregelia cultivar valued for its deep coloration and contrasting central cup. The rosette develops intense burgundy to plum tones toward the center, often appearing nearly black under stronger light, while the outer leaves may retain olive to green hues with scattered darker spotting. Leaf surfaces display fine speckling that becomes more visible as coloration intensifies. The plant maintains a compact rosette structure and produces offsets over time. Color depth increases under bright indirect light and stable growing conditions.
More Information
- Main image is a young offset, similar to the plant you will receive.
- The last image shows a mature, well-grown specimen for reference only.
- All plants are shipped in a plastic pot with mixed growing medium.
Plant Stats:
- Type:
- Bromeliad
- Difficulty:
- Easy
- Temperature:
- 18–30 °C
- Humidity:
- Medium to High (60–90%)
- Maximum Size:
- 15–35+ cm in diameter
- Origin:
- Horticultural hybrid
Natural Variation Transport
Bromeliads naturally vary in color, pattern, and form. Color intensity depends on light, humidity, nutrition, and maturity. No two plants are identical, especially cultivated varieties. Minor cosmetic stress (leaf marks, color dulling, or slight deformation) may occur during transport and is normal.
General Bromeliad Care
Provide bright indirect light, warm temperatures, and good air circulation. Bromeliads can be grown mounted or potted in a well-draining medium. Keep the central cup of mature plants filled with clean water, flushing it periodically.
Color intensity depends on light strength and growing conditions; stronger light with modest feeding produces the best coloration. Bromeliads grow slowly and produce pups during their life cycle. Each rosette blooms once, then gradually declines while leaving offsets to continue growth. Suitable for terrariums, vivariums, and tropical plant displays.
Biosecurity Animal Safety
Plants are disinfected and maintained in low-risk conditions and kept free from animals. However, all bromeliads were previously grown outdoors. For sensitive enclosures or animal habitats, we recommend additional sanitation before introduction.
Find more terrarium plants along with terrarium enclosures and equipments such as lights, misters, humidifiers, hygrometers, substrates, tools and materials available in our store. For other terrarium services, contact us for more details.
