{"product_id":"nidularium-schultesianum-striped-fireball","title":"Nidularium schultesianum 'Striped Fireball' - Variegated Blushing Bromeliad","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA striking twist on the original, \u003ci\u003eNidularium ‘Striped Fireball’\u003c\/i\u003e features the same vibrant, red-blushing foliage but with bold cream or yellow variegation along each leaf. Compact and eye-catching, this bromeliad is perfect for brightening terrarium displays, shelves, or tropical groupings. As with all nidulariums, it forms a central “tank” and slowly produces pups after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eNidularium schultesianum ‘Striped Fireball’\u003c\/i\u003e (from Latin \u003ci\u003enidulus\u003c\/i\u003e, “little nest” – a nod to the central flower rosette)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a variegated cultivar of \u003ci\u003eNidularium schultesianum ‘Fireball’\u003c\/i\u003e, a hybrid widely grown for its rich colour and compact form. The variegated form is prized among collectors and adds even more contrast to the plant’s natural blush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name(s)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eStriped Fireball, Variegated Fireball Bromeliad, Variegated 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\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"5cm","offer_id":43866259521789,"sku":"CF2587","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"12cm","offer_id":43866259554557,"sku":"CF2588","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"15cm","offer_id":55894482092413,"sku":"5746003716471","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/products\/nidularium-schultesianum-striped-fireball-560264.jpg?v=1680808893","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.live\/products\/nidularium-schultesianum-striped-fireball","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}