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.
Neoregelia ‘Innovator’ is a striking large-growing Skotak hybrid with broad leaves, crisp white margins, stiff black spines, and heavy dark burgundy-red banding. Mature plants average about 12 inches tall and 24 inches across, developing an impressive, substantial rosette. Best color and pattern develop in bright filtered light.
First photo shows a mature example; additional photos show the actual pup being sold.
A large Skotak hybrid named for its foliage markings. ‘Highlander’ matures to approximately 24 inches across, forming a strong rosette with rich pink-red tones, darker banding, and random cream striated variegation running through the leaves.
The patterning gives this hybrid a very distinct woven look — colorful, irregular, and unmistakably collector-grade. Grex siblings include Neo. ‘Optimus Prime’ and Neo. ‘Angry Bird’. We also grow Neo. ‘Optimus Prime’, so check our website for that one when available.
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.
Neoregelia ‘Emerald Inferno’ is a stunning and rarely offered Otto hybrid with dramatic cream variegation, vivid hot-pink margins, and irregular burgundy-red banding and splashes across its broad spined leaves. The mix of striping, color and pattern gives each rosette an especially wild collector look.
First photo shows a mature example; additional photos show the actual pup being sold.
A new Batman hybrid with a clean, high-contrast look and strong tiger-style patterning. ‘Super Tiger’ has albomarginated foliage with pale edges, green centers, and broken dark purple to red banding across the leaves.
The first photo shows an example of the mature hybrid. You are purchasing the plant shown in the other photos.
Neoregelia ‘Sweety Ice Cream’ Albo is the *NEW* albo version of this colorful Nirdz hybrid, combining vivid pink-red coloration with irregular creamy-white markings and bold patterning. A midi grower, it delivers standout collector color in a more compact size. We also grow the variegated version of ‘Sweety Ice Cream’ — check it out on our site!
First photo shows an example plant; other photos show the exact plant being sold. Roots may have been trimmed for shipping.
A standout Skotak hybrid with an open rosette form, reaching approximately 24 inches across at maturity. This plant develops very stiff, broad leaves with a tight, structured shape and bold mid-green coloring.
In strong light, the white margins flush heavily with crimson-red, creating a dramatic outlined effect, while red cross-banding adds even more contrast through the leaves.
Seed parent: carolinae variegated x Norman Bates
Pollen parent: Norman Bates
The first photo shows an example of the mature hybrid. You are purchasing a plant as shown in the other photos. Please note: roots have been trimmed for shipping.
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.
Neoregelia ‘Velvet Empress’ is a bold large-growing Batman hybrid from Just Lynn × Snake Charmer. Mature plants develop a broad, layered rosette with vivid pink-red margins, lime to yellow-green centers, and streaked variegation that gives the foliage a rich painted look. This is a statement-size Neoregelia that gains presence as it matures.
The first photo shows a mature example. The other photos show the actual pup you are purchasing.
Neoregelia ‘Rainbow Big Spine × Deep Space’ is a standout Batman hybrid with broad, heavily spined leaves and dramatic variegation. Creamy white and green striping is overlaid with vivid pink, burgundy, and scattered spotting, creating a colorful, high-contrast rosette. The first photo is an example; the remaining photos show the actual plant being sold.
Neoregelia ‘Rainbow Ironside’ is a striking Batman hybrid from (Rainbow × Cane Fire × Giant) × Ironside. Its broad rosette develops intense burgundy and hot-pink coloring with irregular splashes and fine speckling across the leaves. The first photo shows a mature example; the remaining photos show the plant being sold.
A beautiful midi hybrid from Nirdz with an elegant open rosette and a vibrant mix of raspberry pink, burgundy, and lime-green speckling. As it matures, the layered coloration becomes richer, giving this hybrid a unique look that stands out in any collection.
The first photo shows an example plant. The other photos show the plant being sold. Please note: roots may have been trimmed for shipping.
A mini Vinzant hybrid. ‘Conundrum’ has bright green leaves with lighter striping, subtle red-purple banding, and a hint of blush near the base. Color gets more pronounced as the plant matures with proper sunlight.
It has a softer, more understated look than many darker minis, making it a nice choice for collectors who like compact Vinzant hybrids with pattern and structure.
You are purchasing the exact pup shown in the last several photos.
Neoregelia ‘Adrenaline × Sunfire HB’ is a Batman hybrid with broad, layered leaves with great structure. It is variegated with pink splashes that deepen toward the tips. You are purchasing the exact mature plant shown in every photo, which already has a small pup beginning at its base.
A beautiful Nirdz hybrid with excellent variegation and strong color potential. The patterning on this one is really nice, with bright variegated striping and colorful markings as it develops. We also grow the albo version of this hybrid, which makes this one especially fun for collectors who like comparing different expressions of the same line.
📷 The first photo is an example of this hybrid. The remaining photos show the exact plant you are purchasing. The roots have been trimmed for shipping.
