A dramatic Skotak hybrid with a large, open rosette form, reaching approximately 27 inches across at maturity. This plant develops broad, arching, slightly wavy leaves with black spines, mid-green coloring, and creamy white striping variegation.
The dense pinkish-red cross-banding gives ‘Pizzazz’ its bold, high-contrast look and makes it a beautiful collector plant for anyone who loves large tricolor Skotak hybrids.
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 pup similar to pup shown in the other photos.
A special collector group featuring six standout Skotak Neoregelia hybrids:
1. Freak Out
2. Paladin
3. SUPERCHARGED
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.
The plants for sale are similar in size and quality to those shown in the images. Eye candy was switched for Superchaged, although the photos show eye candy.
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.
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.
A vegetative variegated sport from Neo. ‘Star Wars’, which is a Skotak hybrid. ‘Star Trek’ originated in Australia at Michelle and Mal Cameron’s nursery and carries that bold Skotak-style structure with a cleaner, variegated presentation.
At maturity, this hybrid forms an open rosette to approximately 20 inches across. The mid-green leaves are centrally striped creamy white, with punctated and broken red to purple cross-banding scattered across the foliage.
This is a great collector piece for anyone who likes the Star Wars line but wants the variegated sport with a more refined, striped look. Rarely seen in the US.
The first photo is an example of the plants being sold. You will receive a SIMILAR plant to the one in the photos.
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 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 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.
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.
Bright, warm, and beautifully banded, Solar Bands is a 2026 Skotak hybrid with a glowing, sun-kissed look. This medium-growing hybrid with darker cross-banding that gives the plant its bold striped character.
As it matures, the color becomes even richer and more dimensional, especially with good light. It has a clean, open form — vibrant, unusual, and full of personality without becoming overly large.
A gorgeous choice for collectors looking for a newer Skotak release with color, strong banding, and excellent display appeal.
📷 The first photo is an example of the mature hybrid. The remaining photos show the pup being sold.
