{"product_id":"nidularium-schultesianum-fireball","title":"Nidularium schultesianum 'Fireball' - Blushing Bromeliad","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA vibrant and compact bromeliad, \u003ci\u003eNidularium ‘Fireball’\u003c\/i\u003e is known for its rosette of glossy green leaves that blush a brilliant red when exposed to bright light. Its low, spreading shape makes it ideal for terrariums, shelf displays, or grouped with other tropicals. While it may produce small flowers at the centre of the rosette, it’s the dramatic foliage colour that steals the show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eNidularium schultesianum ‘Fireball’\u003c\/i\u003e (from Latin \u003ci\u003enidulus\u003c\/i\u003e, meaning “little nest”, referring to the nest-like centre where flowers emerge)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNamed after the German botanist Julius Schultes. \u003ci\u003eNidularium\u003c\/i\u003e is part of the Bromeliaceae family, closely related to \u003ci\u003eNeoregelia\u003c\/i\u003e and other tank-forming bromeliads. ‘Fireball’ is a popular cultivar widely grown for its vivid colour and compact habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name(s)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFireball Bromeliad, Blushing Bromeliad\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNative to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil; cultivar bred for ornamental use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePrefers bright, indirect light. Will develop the strongest red colouring in brighter conditions. Avoid direct midday sun, which can scorch the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWater into the central cup (“tank”) of the rosette, keeping it topped up with fresh water and rinsing out every few weeks to prevent stagnation. Water the soil only lightly. Reduce watering in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLoves high humidity – mist regularly, or use a pebble tray or humidifier, especially in centrally heated homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eUse a free-draining epiphytic mix – orchid bark, perlite, and a little compost or peat-free potting mix. Avoid compacted or moisture-retentive soil. Repot every 1–2 years to refresh the mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFeed monthly during the growing season with a very diluted orchid or bromeliad fertiliser. Apply into the cup or as a foliar spray. Avoid overfeeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemp\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIdeal range is 18–26°C. Keep away from cold draughts and never expose to temperatures below 10°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNon-toxic – safe for pets and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThis plant will produce pups (baby plants) at its base once it matures. Allow them to reach at least one-third the size of the mother plant before removing and potting them up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtras\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLike many bromeliads, each rosette only flowers once – after flowering, it slowly dies back while producing offsets to carry on the show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid You Know?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe name ‘Fireball’ refers not to the flower but the foliage, which glows a deep scarlet in bright conditions – like a living ember nestled in your plant shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"5cm","offer_id":55894482911613,"sku":"4506293806471","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"12cm","offer_id":55894482944381,"sku":"6506293806471","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"15cm","offer_id":55894482977149,"sku":"8506293806471","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/nidularium-schultesianum-fireball-blushing-bromeliad-9853905.jpg?v=1752109445","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/nidularium-schultesianum-fireball","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}