A rarely seen Skotak hybrid in the U.S., where the albomarginated form is the version more commonly found. This variegated form of ‘Rocket to Mars’ is a large, open grower, maturing to approximately 30 inches across.
The broad, arching, black-spined leaves carry a central cream to hot pink/scarlet stripe in strong light, with dark red punctation and cross-banding layered through the foliage. The color can become intense as the plant matures, giving this hybrid a bold, high-energy look that fits the name perfectly.
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 a mature plant SIMILAR to plant shown in the other photos.
$150.00Original price was: $150.00.$90.00Current price is: $90.00.
A large Skotak hybrid with serious collector appeal, ‘Eye Candy’ matures to approximately 27.5 inches across in an open rosette. The broad, arching leaves can reach around 3 inches wide, with white margins and heavy blood-red cross-banding that shows on both the top and underside of the foliage.
This hybrid came from a unique, imperfectly variegated plant in a 2009 Skotak grex that later produced/sported two standout cultivars: Neo. ‘Eye Candy’ and Neo. ‘Freak Out’. ‘Eye Candy’ carries the bold edged look, while ‘Freak Out’ is known for its median striping. We grow both, so check our site for Neo. ‘Freak Out’ when available.
Seed parent: ((carolinae variegated x Hannibal Lecter) x Norman Bates) x Skotak’s Tiger
Pollen parent: Norman Bates
The first photo shows an example of the mature hybrid. You are purchasing a plant SIMILAR to plant shown in the other photos.
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$150.00Original price was: $150.00.$90.00Current price is: $90.00.
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 mature plant SIMILAR to the plant shown in the other 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.
$75.00Original price was: $75.00.$45.00Current price is: $45.00.
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 a mature plant SIMILAR to plant shown in the other photos. Please note: roots may have been trimmed for shipping.
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$75.00Original price was: $75.00.$45.00Current price is: $45.00.
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 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 a plant SIMILAR to plant shown in the other photos. Please note: roots have been trimmed for shipping.
A beautiful Skotak hybrid with broad, arching leaves and excellent color potential in bright light. This plant develops olive-green foliage with black spines, wide cream to soft pink median striping, and dark red cross-banding through the leaves.
At maturity, the leaves can reach approximately 3 inches wide, giving ‘Pulsar’ a bold, substantial look. The center can intensify to scarlet red when blooming.
Seed parent: ((carolinae variegated x cruenta) x Bobbie Hull) x Spines
Pollen parent: Turbulence
The first photo shows an example of the mature hybrid. You are purchasing the pup shown in the other 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)
Bold, arched, and beautifully patterned, Tigerama is a striking Skotak collector hybrid with broad bronze-green leaves, dramatic black spines, and dense red cross-banding that gives the plant a fierce tiger-striped appearance. The leaves grow in a strong, open rosette with a mature plant size of approximately 24 inches across.
This hybrid has excellent presence and a powerful lineage behind it, combining heavily patterned classics like Hannibal Lecter, Norman Bates, Skotak’s Tiger, Blushing Tiger, and carolinae variegated. Unlike some Neoregelias, Tigerama does not produce cup color at blooming — the beauty is all in the bold leaf structure, dark spines, and intense banding.
Seed Parent: ((carolinae variegated x Hannibal Lecter) x Norman Bates) x (Norman Bates x Skotak’s Tiger)
Pollen Parent: Norman Bates x (Blushing Tiger x Hannibal Lecter)
📷 The first photo is an example of this hybrid. The remaining photos show the pup being sold. There are a few trimmed leaves as shown in the pictures, but the pup is healthy.
One of Chester Skotak’s standout hybrids, and a favorite among serious Neo collectors. The leaves are stiff and mid-green with black spines, striped down the center in creamy white, then splashed and spotted blood red the more light it gets. You’ll also see faint cross-banding through the foliage. It’s in the Tricolor Group, originated in Costa Rica, from the cross (carolinae variegated × Hannibal Lecter) × Norman Bates, crossed with Rainbow Carcharodon.
This is a big one — a mature plant can open up to roughly 31″ wide and 16″ tall. That said, I grow this one hard: strong sun and no fertilizer. Grown that way it stays more compact and the color comes in much stronger. Bright filtered-to-direct light with good airflow is the way to go — the more light it takes (without burning), the more red spotting and contrast you’ll pull out.
📷 First photo is a mature example. The rest are the actual pup you’ll receive — healthy, nicely variegated, and already throwing the markings this one is known for.
A large Skotak hybrid with an open rosette form, reaching approximately 31 inches wide and 16 inches tall at maturity. This plant develops a bold, structured look with wide leaves, strong spotting, and bright albo variegation that gives it excellent contrast as it matures.
The parentage brings together several standout Skotak lines, giving this hybrid strong collector appeal and the potential for impressive size and form.
Seed parent: [(carolinae variegated x Hannibal Lecter) x Norman Bates]
Pollen parent: Rainbow Carcharodon
The first photo shows an example of the mature hybrid. You are purchasing the plant shown in the other photos.
