Neoregelia Dragon

Neoregelia ‘Dragon’ – Striking Tiger-Striped Tropical Bromeliad

Neoregelia ‘Dragon’ is a dramatic ornamental bromeliad prized for its extraordinary foliage. Broad, arching leaves form a compact tropical rosette, displaying brilliant chartreuse to yellow-green coloration crossed by irregular burgundy-red to dark reddish-brown bands and markings.

The combination creates a striking tiger-striped appearance, with the pattern varying naturally from leaf to leaf and from plant to plant. Mature foliage may also develop deeper green areas and reddish coloration toward the leaf tips, adding even more character to the rosette.

Unlike tropical plants grown primarily for their flowers, Neoregelias are celebrated for their long-lasting foliage. ‘Dragon’ provides exceptional color and pattern throughout much of its growth cycle, making it an outstanding choice for bromeliad collectors and anyone looking for a truly unusual tropical accent.

Its compact rosette growth habit makes it especially attractive in decorative containers, tropical garden compositions, patios, shaded outdoor spaces, and bright indoor collections.

Plant Features

• Botanical Name: Neoregelia ‘Dragon’
• Plant Type: Tropical bromeliad
• Growth Habit: Compact, spreading rosette
• Foliage: Chartreuse to yellow-green with burgundy-red to dark reddish-brown banding and spotting
• Special Feature: Dramatic tiger-striped foliage pattern
• Uses: Containers, patios, tropical gardens, bromeliad collections, and bright indoor spaces

Neoregelia ‘Dragon’ Care Guide

Light

Provide bright filtered light or bright indirect light for strong growth and attractive foliage coloration. Good light helps encourage the characteristic contrast and patterning. Protect the plant from intense midday sun unless it has been gradually acclimated to stronger outdoor conditions.

Water

Neoregelias naturally collect water in their central rosette. Keep a small amount of clean water in the center cup and refresh it periodically. Water the growing medium as needed, allowing excess water to drain freely. Avoid keeping the potting mix constantly saturated.

Humidity

Moderate to high humidity is ideal. Good air circulation is equally important, particularly in warm and humid growing environments.

Temperature

Neoregelia ‘Dragon’ prefers warm tropical conditions. Protect it from prolonged temperatures below approximately 50°F (10°C) and from frost or freezing conditions.

Potting Mix

Grow in a loose, airy, fast-draining bromeliad or epiphytic-style mix. Excellent drainage around the root system is more important than heavy or moisture-retentive soil.

Growth & Pups

After reaching maturity, Neoregelias naturally produce offsets, commonly called pups, around the base of the mother plant. These can eventually develop into additional mature rosettes and may be separated once sufficiently established.

Important Coloration Note

Foliage color and markings naturally vary according to maturity, growing conditions, season, and light exposure. Each Neoregelia ‘Dragon’ is unique, so the exact amount and intensity of yellow-green, green, burgundy, and reddish patterning may differ from the representative photos.