http://www.bromeliad.com Sat, 16 Jan 2010 23:37:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This Brazilian epiphytal bromeliad (from the Greek for "hidden flower") is a lovely plant for a low table. It prefers subdued light which will intensify the brown and cream barred leaves, suggesting the markings on a pheasant's feathers; and it grows only a few inches high, the crinkly edged leaves ... http://www.bromeliad.com/104/cryptanthus-zonatus/ Bromeliads can be grown very well in many different materials. River gravel, perlite, coarse granite, treefern fiber, fir bark, coconut fiber, cork bark, German peat, sand, coarse leafmold or mixtures. In fact, mixtures are preferable. The following requirements are all necessary for success, so your mixture should have: Enough substance ... http://www.bromeliad.com/102/bromeliads-grow-many-different-materials/ The potting of Bromeliads which are epiphytic differs somewhat from that of ordinary plants as they have developed specialized root systems suited to their aerial habitats... this must be taken into consideration when selecting a potting media suitable for them. As Bromeliad roots in nature function primarily as “hold-fasts” ... http://www.bromeliad.com/99/bromeliad-soil-what-is-it/ Bromeliads are some of the longest lasting house plants to provide color... months of color. But it's possible to "squeeze" more flower time from them. Little Background on How Bromeliads are Produced Commercially Most bromeliads grow for months... but usually years from tissue culture or seeds, before going to market. Most ... http://www.bromeliad.com/12/bromeliads-tips-for-longer-lasting-color/ It may appear to be a trite statement to say that Bromeliads are living organisms that react to the conditions of their environment as do other living plants and animals. They grow more slowly, so their reactions are considerably slower than most other plants. Strange as it may seem ... http://www.bromeliad.com/26/bromeliad-care-instructions-beyond-neglect/ 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 ... http://www.bromeliad.com/25/neoregelia-two-looks/ Vriesia has been grown for many years as a house plant, new varieties come and go. This image is a cart full of Vriesia Splenreit straight from the greenhouse. The plants will be cleaned and packed into boxes to be shipped to garden centers around the country. For long lasting color ... http://www.bromeliad.com/24/vriesia-splenreit/ The holidays are not too far away!. Soon everyone will be venturing into the attic or  bringing their decorations  up from the basement. Here's a unique use of Bromeliads to add color and interest to a Christmas tree. Now this may not be for everyone but don't forget Bromeliads during ... http://www.bromeliad.com/23/bromeliad-used-in-christmas-tree-decorations/ 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 ... http://www.bromeliad.com/22/bromeliad-a-new-cookie/ After a Bromeliad flowers the plant will never flower again. However, the bromeliad puts out what many refer to as pups or offshoots. Some stay close to the plant and others like Neoregelia McWilliamsii send out more of a runner. http://www.bromeliad.com/21/bromeliads-pups-and-offshoots/