Neoregelia 'Zonata' Tiger Hybrid Bromeliad – Striped Epiphyte for Dart Frogs

Break up solid green layouts and add raw visual texture to your canopy with our Neoregelia 'Zonata' Tiger Hybrid. This striking, compact bromeliad stands out on any roster due to its highly unique, upright growth silhouette and aggressive dark purple-to-burgundy banding and spotting cutting horizontally across bright lime-green leaves.

Evolved to grow epiphytically without soil, this banded is custom-built for mounting directly into the hot zones of your setup. Its narrow, tubular shape and upright rosettes form deep, protected water reservoirs. These secure water traps are the exact structures poison dart frogs actively hunt for to establish territory, seek shelter from ambient heat, and safely deposit developing tadpoles.

The Playbook Specs:

• Classification: Upright Tubular Epiphyte / Bromeliad
• Average Adult Size: 5–7 Inches Tall, narrow spread.
• Lighting Requirements: Medium to High LED lighting to bring out deep burgundy tiger banding.
• Water & Humidity: High Humidity (70%–100%), keep the internal center cup filled with water.
• Placement Strategy: Mount at mid-to-high levels on cork bark or branches. Pack roots lightly in long-fibered sphagnum moss until the plant naturally anchors itself.