Category Bromeliads

The Fragrant Alcantarea It is the flowers of Alcantarea odorata that have the fragrance, and these only appear on mature specimens, however with its size and attractive foliage it is a garden worthy plant. One of the ‘Giant’ bromeliads, along…

One of the giant bromeliads Alcantarea imperialis (syn. Vriesea imperialis) is a tropical to sub tropical plant if grown outdoors and it is a magnificent specimen plant. One of the giant bromeliads, and previosly named Vriesea imperialis, this is imposing…

Deuterocohnia brevifolia forma chlorantha is commonly called the ‘Argentine Ball’.  A dense clump forming bromeliad, the foliage forms tight rosettes, small triangular leaves, toothed, and covered with fine hairs which allow the plant to thrive in hot conditions. Naturally growing…

One of the sum loving species Tillandsia ionantha likes good sun, around 6 hours a day as a minimum. It is best (Northern Hemisphere) in an east or west facing window indoors as south facing can provide a little to…

With so many types of Bromeliads available for sale it is surprising that in general they are an easy care plant. Bromeliads can be grown both indoors and outdoors, and many varieties cope with a wide range of climatic and…

In general Bromeliads are a hardy shade loving plant that require little water to survive, in fact all types seem to do well in a free draining soil and thrive even when neglected a little. However for most species a…

Aechmea plants and species are available for sale online and from most good garden centres. Aechmea fasciata and blanchetiana are two of the most popular bromeliads are in fact two of the easier to grow of the varieties. In warmer…