Bromeliads
Bromeliads are members of a plant family called Bromeliaceae. The family contains over 3000 described species in approximately 56 genera plus thousands of hybrids. The most well known bromeliad is the pineapple. Plants are widely represented in their natural climates across the Americas. They can be found at altitudes from sea level to 4200 meters, from rainforests to deserts. Approximately half the species are epiphytes, some are lithophytes, and some are terrestrial. Accordingly, these plants can be found in the Andean highlands, from northern Chile to Colombia, in the Sechura Desert of coastal Peru, in the cloud forests of Central and South America, in southern United States from southern Virginia to Florida to Texas, and in far southern Arizona.
In general, they are easy to grow, require little care and reward the grower with brilliant blooms and spectacular ornamental foliage. They come in a wide range of sizes from tiny miniatures to giants. They can be grown indoors in cooler climates and can also be used outdoors where temperatures stay above freezing.
Bromeliads have enjoyed a worldwide surge of popularity during the last 3 decades. For some, the thrill of acquiring new plants for their collection has never been as huge and exciting as it is today, not to mention social media is exploding with bromeliad fans. With such diverse variety, the subject of Bromeliads is extensive and the fun part is you never stop learning. Bromeliads... the most interesting plants in the world!
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Starting at: $10.00
Neoregelia 'Pauciflora' is a parent of many lovely hybrids. This stoloniferous miniature is probably the best plant for a hanging basket. Small upright green vases are spotted in purple and banded with silver. The neat thing about pauciflora is that the mother plants persist for many generations allowing an impressive colony of plants, making this stoloniferous miniature well suited for hanging baskets.
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A interesting clone of Neo 'Pauciflora' with often referred to as "scurfy type". The leaves are longer than the original Pauciflora and flare out more. The green vases are mildly spotted in purple and banded with thin silver bands more on the outer lower leaves. The neat thing about pauciflora is that the mother plants persist for many generations allowing an impressive colony of plants, making this stoloniferous miniature well suited for hanging baskets.
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Neoregelia 'Pemiento'. A spectacular cross by Skotak with bold variegation on green leaves with a bright red overlay on glossy leaves. Tiny specks of yellow are noticeable on the upper parts of the leaves. The variegation blushes a brilliant red, giving the plant a radiant look. A red hot beauty and a must-have for any bromeliad collector!
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Neoregelia 'Petit Minou' is a lovely little miniature with bold burgundy banding on deep green leaves. As the plant ages the center cup turns completely solid wine red color. The plants stoloniferous habit makes it perfect for a hanging pot or a showy accent plant in terrariums.
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Neoregelia 'Pheasant' is a cute little miniature by Grace Goode. As with most neoregelias, best color is achieved by minimal or no fertilizing along with strong bright light. Pheasant's leaves usually start green then become bright red with yellow bands and markings on both sides of the leaves. This showy mini is a terrarium favorite and is hard to keep in stock.
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Neoregelia 'Pittsburgh Style' (Tristis ‘Oppenheimer’ x ‘Mocha Mint’). This multicolored medium sized Jim Irvin cross growing to 10 inches wide has a leafy purplish rosette, with dense purple spotting over green. Leaf tips are red.
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Neoregelia 'Popoki' (Punctatissima Rubra x Tigrina) by Lisa Vinzant of Hawaii. A miniature with yellow leaves banded and spotted with red. Growing pups on 6 inch long stolons, it is about 6 inches high and 8 inches across. The inch wide leaves are rounded. Offsets are great for terrariums, mounting and basket culture.
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Neoregelia 'Purple Phantom' ((carolinae red variegated x princeps) x smithii). Light green leaves with magenta spotting and partial concentric banding, more vivid on the inner throat of the plant.
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Neoregelia 'Red Bird' is a plant that closely resembles the popular neo 'Fireball'. The leaves are reddish colored with fine blood red spotting and pink fingernails. Grows up to 5 inches wide. Makes a nice cluster of multiples in time and looks great in a hanging pot.
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Neoregelia 'Red Bird' x pauciflora is a pretty compact miniature growing up to 6 inches tall. The leaves are green speckled with lots of tiny purple dots on the inner and outer sides, giving it a dark appearance at the base of the leaves. The purple coloration gets more intense when growing it in bright light.
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Neoregelia 'Red Waif' is a nice little miniature, under 4 inches tall. The plant is green, with lots of tiny red spots making it look a solid red. Stoloniferous, so it makes a nice cluster in a basket or pot. Great for terrariums.
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Neoregelia 'Ritzy Red' (punctatissima x Fireball). A cute, stoloniferous miniature with an open shape and stiff, glossy leaves. A bronzy color with broken red banding and a red flush during bloom make a nice show. Great for terrariums or hanging pots.
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