A resource for bromeliad plants. Learn about the different varieties that can be kept in the home garden.
Many of these plants grow in trees while other are naturally found in the ground. While most are from humid forests there are other bromeliads that originate in more arid climates.
Many of these plants grow in trees while other are naturally found in the ground. While most are from humid forests there are other bromeliads that originate in more arid climates.
From a gardener's perspective bromeliads can be divided into two groups; those kept for their foliage and those kept for their flowers.Foliage bromeliads can have striking color and or patterns. Sometimes the foliage in the centre will change before flowering. An example of a popular foliage bromeliad is Vriesea hieroglyphica.
Flowering bromeliads can have very large or colorful blooms. Though it may take some years your patience will be rewarded with exotic flowers. A good example of this is the unusual Puya alpesris.
Ananas Comosus - The Common Pineapple
Did you know the pineapple is a bromeliad? The fruit is formed by many compact smaller fruits. It's main leaves are actually below the fruit and grow up to a meter and a half in height.To grow a pineapple bromeliad you can plant the leaves at the top of the fruit. Rather than cutting it off and planting the top of the fruit, twist out a large rosette of leaves and grow from this.
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