Getting To Know Bromeliad Plants

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Why are Bromeliads Such A Widely Collected Plant?

Collectible plants such as bromeliads can become an all consuming passion for those bitten by the bug. If you have not yet come across these amazing plants then you are in for a treat. Here you can watch some introductory bromeliad videos and see examples of a few interesting examples. The plant shown to your left in Neoregelia hot gossip showing it's variegated foliage.

What Are Bromeliads Exactly? 

The botanical family known as bromeliads are the plant group to show the greatest number of colors in their foliage. They are characterized by having a rosette shape and the ability to flower only once. For a detailed overview you can read more about the particulars of bromeliad plants. Before you do we hope you'll take a look at the introductory videos below.

Introducing Neoregelia Predatoress 

This is a typical Neoregelia plant. They have a cup in the center that can hold water for a less rainy day. Neoregelias are the type of bromeliads most widely kept because of their delightful foliage.

Bromeliad Neoregelia Predatoress - Red Mottled Blush & Variegated Foliage

Medium growing neoregelia bromeliad. Variegated strip in the middle of the leaf. Red mottled overlay on the green and variegated parts of the foliage. Offer some morning sunlight for best colour.

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Miniatue Neoregelia Bromeliads 

The best part about miniatures is they don't take up much room. You can hang them for good affect particularly when they are allowed to form decorative clumps.

Neoregelia 'Wee Willy' Grace Goode Miniature Bromeliad

Wee willy is one of the smaller miniature neoregelias. It's leaves are banded with the underside being particularly well marked.

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Tillandsia Ionantha Collection 

Tillandsias are not your average bromeliad. Many people know them as air plants but they are the same thing. Ionantha Tillandsias are one of the species you will come across regularly when adding to your collection.

Tillandsia Ionantha Bromeliads - Fuego, Stricta, Druid, Van Hyningii & Large Mexican

Ionantha Tillandsias come in many different varieties. They differ in details such as the size and colour of flowers and foliage. The 5 varieties shown are Ionantha Fuego, Ionantha Stricta, Ionantha Druid, Ionantha Van Hyningii and Ionantha Lage Mexican. As epiphytes they can be mounted onto wood or cork using hot melt glue and other suitable adhesives. Alternately you can bind the air plant onto it's new surface using garden twine or strips of pantyhose.

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Caring For Bromeliads 

These plants are quite easy to look after but there are a few care principles for bromeliads that should be adhered to.

Bromeliad Care

Bromeliads are great plants but require a little bit different care when it comes to watering.

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Propagating Bromeliads By Harvesting Pups 

The only thing nicer than one bromeliad is two bromeliad plants. Hy harvesting the pups you can duplicate your bromeliad collection.

Bromeliads Online - How to harvest pups

A tutorial video demonstrating how to harvest pups or offsets from Bromeliads

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