One of the things that make Bromeliads so popular for indoor color is the many different varieties available along with the many different looks. This image is of two different hybrids of Neoregelia . It’s easy to see how open one plant is and the other much more compact.

This is one reason you should find out the names of the plants you purchase. Just because it is a Bromeliad does not mean it will always have the same look or space requirements.

Growers continue to make improvements of old time plants. Those plants which have stood the test of time and people like becuase for their color, easy care, novelty or whatever hits them. The Neoregelia ‘Tricolor’ is one such plants. It has been grown for decades with new improved cultivars adding to the mix.

Here’s another which will be making its way on to the Bromeliad scene in 2008. Neoregelia ‘Cookie’ is a new introduction in production but will not be available until sometime in 2008.  The picture does not do it justice. It will, without question add color to any home.

How about you? Whats your favorite Bromeliad?

When we think of intense color often our mind darts off to  a great paint job on a Harley, something with maybe flames or a high gloss gas tank.

Bromeliads have their version of a Harley also. Bromeliad flowers may indeed add many more colors to the crayon box and you might stop for a brief moment and utter a wow under your breath. But when one group of Bromeliads – Neoregelia – wants to show their colors  even the "business professional" and weekend Harley rider would need to put on an extra pair of sunglasses.