One thing I love about the whole Bromeliad family is the wide variety of shapes colors and potential uses. They cross the boundaries of "political correctness" and economic status. They can dress up a trendy art deco South Beach condo as well as brighten up an apartment in Cleveland.

Most of the species grown as house plants or office plants show off primarily colorful foliage or bright "flowers" livening up any indoor space. The "Broms" at times seem to carry as many variations in foliage as you'll find in flowers. However, many of those colors "hiding" in the foliage need good lighting to show their stuff… often this means used in outdoor landscapes.
What kind of foliage and color variations am I talking about?

Everything from leaves of green to gray, maroon, deep purple (not the rock group), hot pinks and yellows with many colors in between. You'll find foliage spotted, striped, banded to one a treat for the ladies with "painted fingernails."

Yes a diverse group of plants they are… one that with a little opening of the eye can be used in many situations… even Rockefeller Center in the Summer!