It sounds like a better ratio for Neos than 14-14-14, neonut.

Personally, I'm not fond of Osmocote because our climate causes it to "dump" nutrients disproportionately at the beginning of the cycle, rather than evenly over the full 8-9 months, or however long it's supposed to last, but that might not be a problem where you are.

Lisa the same thing happens here ,..thats why I dont use Osmocote anymore..one heavy rain spell and all the Neos are GREEN!

I have had problems with Osmocote...fireballs turning green, and ampullacea sprouting out long leaves....etc. I now use Plantacote (see link) in the 10. 4.4. 12.5 ratio on most plants. Neonut, I think you should be able to source this in Australia. Here we get it in 25kg bags, & often get 2 or 3 people to go in with the purchase, as it is alot of fertiliser...!

I am still very careful using any fertiliser on highly coloured Neo's, especially as they are due to come into their flowering cycle. But for pups, variegated Neos, and espec Alcantarea, & Vriesea, I have found Plantacote to be a good slow release fertiliser. BTW, It was recommended to me by a local commercial grower of Bromeliads.

Here is a link that might be useful: Plantacote fertiliser.

Thanks, Lisa, HDD and devo,
It looks like it is unanimous that osmocote is not the best choice.

Devo, I have located a supplier of Plantacote in Melbourne, quite a fair way from Brisbane. I have emailed him to see if they do have a Queensland outlet if not how much it would cost to have it sent from Melbourne. As long as it is not too expensive that is the way I will go. Thanks again for the tip.