A classic Skotak hybrid and a staple plant for any serious Neoregelia collector. ‘Optimus Prime’ matures to approximately 16 inches across, forming a bold rosette with green leaves, creamy white central striping, and strong red cross-banding.
This hybrid has that unmistakable high-contrast Skotak look, with excellent patterning and collector pedigree. Grex siblings include Neo. ‘Highlander’ and Neo. ‘Angry Bird’.
Seed parent: (carolinae variegated x Hannibal Lecter) x Norman Bates
Pollen parent: Skotak’s Tiger
The first photo shows an example of the mature hybrid. You are purchasing the large plant shown in the other photos. Please note: roots may have been trimmed for shipping.
A mini Nirdz hybrid with rich color and beautiful variegation packed into a small-growing form. ‘Sweety Caramel’ shows deep pink to burgundy tones with bright scattered speckling across the leaves. As the plant matures, the outer leaves become more fully red.
Even as a mini, this hybrid has a bold presence — the contrast between the darker outer color and the brighter center gives it a very polished collector look.
The first photo shows an example of the mature hybrid. You are purchasing the plant shown in the other photos. Please note: roots may have been trimmed for shipping.
A new mini hybrid by Nirdz with an upright growth habit and bold, high-contrast banding. ‘Time Warp’ has a vertical form that gives it a very different look from flatter rosette-style minis, with strong striping and dark patterned bars running across the leaves.
Its compact size makes it easy to fit into a collection, but the dramatic upright shape gives it plenty of presence.
You are purchasing the exact plant shown in the photos. Please note: roots have been trimmed for shipping.
A special collector group featuring six standout Skotak Neoregelia hybrids:
1. Freak Out
2. Paladin
3. Eye Candy
4. Lucifer
5. Ironside
6. Star Trek
This group was selected for collectors who want several strong Skotak hybrids in one purchase — with a mix of bold banding, high-contrast variegation, dark patterning, and classic Skotak structure. These are not common “filler” plants; each one has the kind of pedigree and visual character that makes Skotak hybrids so desirable in serious Neoregelia collections.
This listing includes the full group of six plants.
Please note: this special group sale is not included in the current BOGO offer and is sold as priced.
A beautiful midi-sized hybrid by Nirdz, growing larger than a mini while still staying smaller and more manageable than a standard Neoregelia. ‘Colorful Smile’ develops a graceful open rosette with albomarginated leaves that blush heavily with burgundy and pink as they mature.
The center leaves show the white-edged variegation and fine striping more clearly, while the outer leaves can become more fully covered in rich burgundy-pink color under stronger light.
The first photo shows an example of the mature hybrid. You are purchasing the plant shown in the other photos. Please note: roots may have been trimmed for shipping.
A beautiful midi-sized hybrid by Nirdz, growing larger than a mini while still staying more compact than a standard Neoregelia. ‘Pinky Winnie’ develops a bright open rosette with clean variegation, soft pink blushing, and fine speckling through the leaves.
The overall look is lighter and more delicate than many darker Nirdz hybrids, with a fresh green-and-pink contrast that should continue to develop as the plant matures.
The first photo shows an example of the mature hybrid. You are purchasing the plant shown in the other photos. Please note: roots have been trimmed for shipping.
A must-have Skotak hybrid and a staple for any serious Neoregelia collector. ‘Lucifer’ matures to approximately 20 inches across, forming an open rosette with green leaves, blood-red margins, and heavy sepia-red cross-banding and marbling through the foliage.
The narrow, heavily patterned leaves give this hybrid a dark, dramatic look with excellent contrast as it matures.
Seed parent: [(carolinae variegated x Hannibal Lecter) x Norman Bates] x [(Hannibal Lecter x Skotak’s Tiger) x Skotak’s Tiger]
Pollen parent: Blushing Tiger x Hannibal Lecter
The first photo shows an example of the mature hybrid. You are purchasing the mature plant shown in the other photos. Please note: roots may have been trimmed for shipping.
A beautiful midi-sized hybrid by Otto Hybrids, growing larger than a mini while still staying more compact than a standard-size Neoregelia. ‘Autumn’ has a bold upright form – albomarginated, heavy banding, and rich red to burgundy tones that give it a moody, high-contrast look as it develops.
This is a great choice for collectors who like strong patterning in a more manageable size.
You are purchasing the exact plant shown in the photos. Please note: roots may have been trimmed for shipping.
A colorful midi-sized Nirdz hybrid, growing larger than a mini while still staying compact and easy to manage. ‘Pink Bubble’ matures to approximately 8 inches wide by 6 inches tall, forming a tight rosette with lime green leaves, random maroon reverse-mottled patterning, and albo-margined leaf edges that flush pink in stronger light.
This hybrid has a bright, playful look with excellent collector appeal in a smaller-growing form. Grex siblings include Neo. ‘Candy Crunch’, ‘Magic Missile’, ‘Strawberry Lava’, and ‘Sweety Ice Cream’.
Seed parent: Live Wire
Pollen parent: Royal Burgundy x Fireball
The first photo shows an example of the mature hybrid. You are purchasing the plant shown in the other photos. Please note: roots may have been trimmed for shipping.
A striking Skotak hybrid with a large, compact open rosette, reaching approximately 20 inches across at maturity. This plant develops broad bronze-green leaves with black spines, wide white margins, and strong concentric dark red cross-banding.
The contrast between the pale margins, darker leaf color, and heavy banding gives ‘Polar Vortex’ a bold collector look as it matures.
Seed parent: carolinae variegated x Norman Bates
Pollen parent: Norman Bates
You are purchasing the plant shown in the photos. Please note: roots may have been trimmed for shipping.
A colorful mini hybrid by Nirdz with a compact rosette form and bright, playful variegation. This plant develops pink to red tones with green, cream, and darker markings through the leaves, giving it a bold look in a small-growing package.
The first photo shows an example of the mature hybrid. You are purchasing the plant shown in the other photos.
Please note: roots have been trimmed for shipping.
A colorful midi-sized hybrid by Nirdz, staying smaller than a standard Neoregelia but larger than a mini. This plant develops a bright open rosette with warm pink, red, and green tones, giving it a glowing “lava” look as it matures.
Its size makes it a great collector plant for anyone who wants bold color without taking up as much bench space as a full-size hybrid.
The first photo shows an example of the mature hybrid. You are purchasing the plant shown in the other photos. Please note: roots have been trimmed for shipping.
A bold Skotak hybrid with strong patterning and excellent structure, reaching approximately 20 inches across at maturity. This plant develops a colorful rosette with creamy variegation, dark cross-banding, and the classic high-contrast look collectors love in Skotak hybrids.
Seed parent: (carolinae variegated x Hannibal Lecter) x Norman Bates
Pollen parent: Skotak’s Tiger
The first photo shows an example of the mature hybrid. You are purchasing the plant shown in the other photos. Please note: roots have been trimmed for shipping.
A dark mini hybrid by Nirdz with a compact rosette form and rich red to burgundy tones. This smaller-growing hybrid has a moody, collector look with subtle striping and darker outer leaf coloration as it matures.
The first photo shows an example of this hybrid. You are purchasing the plant shown in the remaining photos.
Please note: roots have been trimmed for shipping.
A striking Nirdz hybrid with a large-growing form and long, narrow leaves that create a dramatic open rosette as it matures. This plant has excellent patterning, with bold striping, speckling, and strong contrast through the leaves.
‘Thousand Sword’ has a very distinct look compared to many broader-leaf Neoregelia hybrids, making it a great choice for collectors who like unusual form and strong visual movement.
You are purchasing the exact mature plant shown in the photos.
A dramatic Skotak hybrid released in 2020. It reaches approximately 20 inches across at maturity. In strong light, this plant develops bronze-green leaves with black spines, and dense bright pink to red cross-banding.
The first photo shows our plant grown very compact without fertilizer. You are purchasing the pup shown in the other photos.
Seed parent: ((carolinae variegated x Hannibal Lecter) x Norman Bates) x (Norman Bates x Skotak’s Tiger)
