I really like the look of these bromeliads, planted by Eddi, the wonderful hostess at the just perfect Palmwood Inn, in Kauai. I took these pics last October. I think the shape and colors of the plants look really well on this rock wall. . . .

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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. . . .

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The calendar tells me it’s only about 2 weeks until Christmas. Now we’ve got our tree up and decorated the "traditional" way. Lights, garland, etc. (...)

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The winter is a great “excuse” or reason to brighten up your home with color – why not a long lasting colorful Bromeliad...

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As I was taking this picture it occurred to me how this exotic looking bromeliad so aptly reflects the paradox of life. Like life, it is both soft and prickly at the same time. Learning to live in the boundary between the two brings understanding and gratitude for the good and the bad, as both are compassionate teachers.

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Had a wedding shower at the Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens, lovely setting for any event. Taking a few minutes from hostessing, I took some pictures in the rainforest area, orchids and bromeliads....and not being a bromeliad expert, can someone help with the names of these? Thank you.

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Posted by Maria Reblogged by Old Roses to bromeliad on 2007-11-13, 18:23:10

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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 the holidays. They provide long term color  and make for long lasting gifts. Yes they are colorful but these houseplants and landscape plants can help you make this holiday season a "green" one! Plus they use no electricity!

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I got this nice new Bromeliad from the USF Botanical gardens. They have a bunch of stuff in their plant shop that is propogated on site. They have such a wonderful collection of bromeliads that I was glad to get it home. . . .

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Posted by Robert Brinkmann Reblogged by Old Roses to bromeliad on 2006-10-19, 18:57:59

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I have fallen in love with these species of plant over the past couple of years for a number of reasons. Firstly, bromeliads require so little attention yet produce amazing blooms. In fact, it seems that the less you look after them the more they want to show off. Maybe it's just a matter of it wanting to remind us that it still exists. . .

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I've been busy the last few days potting up Bromeliad offshoots commonly known as pups One of the great things about these plants is their ability to multiply, particularly if they are in their preferred position of semi-shade or dappled sunlight. The experts say to cut them off with a sharp stanley knife at the base, they are ready for this once they get to about one third the size of the parent plant. This one pictured above has three, one to the left and right and one behind. The amazing thing is once the pups have been removed the plant quite often keeps producing them. I pot them up in a mixture of orchid mix and mulch and leave them in the shade house until they take root. Bromeliads certainly give a good return on the initial outlay and make an excellent gift. And of course give a frog a home.

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