How do I know what type of bromeliad I have?

The bromeliad family consists of many different genera. Leaf and inflorescence appearance can vary drastically among them. Most bromeliads can be identified by either unique leaf characteristics, inflorescence characteristics, or a combination of the two.

What is the rarest bromeliad?

Out of a sea of species and hybrids we have selected some of the nicest and most unusual bromeliads there are.

• Aechmea chantinii ‘black’
• Aechmea nudicaulis ‘alba’
• Aechmea orlandiana ‘Ensign’
• Alcantarea imperialis.
• Alcantarea vinicolor.
• Ananas nanas.
• Orthophytum gerkiana.
• Guzmania dissitiflora ‘Major’

How do you care for an indoor bromeliad?

Following a few simple steps can keep you enjoying bromeliads, both indoors and out, for several seasons.

1. Provide bright light without direct sun exposure.
2. Maintain optimal humidity.
3. Keep air flowing around the plants.
4. Make sure the plants stay moist but not soggy.
5. Provide adequate drainage.
6. Fertilize sparingly.

How much sun does a bromeliad need?

Direct sunlight, even when filtered by a window or glass door, can harm the plant and burn the leaves. Indirect sunlight is best, just as with many other indoor plants. Aim to give your bromeliad around 6 hours of filtered sunlight each day.

What is the most common bromeliad?

Pineapple Bromeliad (Ananas comosus) Native to South America, the pineapple is probably the most popular bromeliad worldwide – not for growing as a houseplant, but for eating, of course! With a rosette of leaves like other bromeliads, the pineapple plant bears its familiar tropical fruit from its central inflorescence.

What is another name for bromeliad?

Bromeliad is the family name. Guzmania, Vriesea and Tillandsia are names of varieties within the family.

How Many bromeliads are there?

Botany. There are more than 2,700 species of bromeliads.

Is bromeliad an indoor or outdoor plant?

Bromeliads are incredibly adaptable plants as they can be used indoors, outdoors, in pots and in trees. And, they range in size from 3cm to a gigantic 10m wide making them suitable for small and large gardens. The leaves of most bromeliad varieties are arranged in rosettes that can be flattish to upright and tubular.

What is special about bromeliads?

Bromeliads get their nutrients from their leaves. Bromeliads use their roots for balance, not for transferring nutrients. Instead, the leaves take in all of the water and nutrients the plant needs. Some species of bromeliads even grow on rocks or trees.

Should I cut the dead flower off my bromeliad?

Should I cut off the dead flower of my bromeliad? It isn’t necessary to cut off the dead flower if you don’t intend to grow pups. You can leave it attached to slowly wither with the rest of the plant.

How can I tell if my bromeliad needs water?

However, your bromeliad will tell you if it’s thirsty as long as you listen closely. Are your bromeliad leaves turning brown? If so, they might be thirsty. This browning indicates dryness, and you’ll see browning as a result of underwatering specifically at the tips of the bromeliad’s leaves.

How to care for a bromeliad urn plant?

For a healthy plant, the water should be emptied and refilled once a week to prevent stagnation. Watch out for dry brown edges of the leaves. It’s a sign of dehydration in your urn plant. Care should also be taken with the soil. Keep it moist, but don’t overwater. Soggy soil will cause rot at the base of your urn plant bromeliad.

What is a bromeliad plant?

Bromeliad is a well-known tropical epiphyte plant, growing in the ground and also on other stuff like rainforest trees, logs, rocks, and other plants. Popular as a striking houseplant with a lifespan of about 2 to 3 years, bromeliad comes with broad, succulent leaves and colorful foliage, flowering only once in its entire lifetime.

How do you plant bromeliads?

To achieve the healthy growth and vibrant foliage and blooms in the garden, they must be placed in a partially-shaded or sheltered exposure, facing east or west. In general, bromeliads with thick, gray-green, or fuzzy leaves will thrive under high levels of light while those with thin, soft, green leaves will do better under shade (1).

What does an urn plant look like?

This Urn plant is characterized by its chalky-grey leaves and the violet flowers in between the pyramid-forming pink bracts. The grey color of the funnel is due to the white miniscule scales covering the leaves which disappear when touched, come in contact with water, or when there is not enough light.