Bromeliads are known for their wide variety of showy, colorful flowers which makes them an attractive option for anyone looking to bring color and texture to their home or garden
They thrive in partial, dappled sunlight and need protection from full sun
some can reach 18″ in height though they are slow growers
Bromeliads grow in small, shallow and well draining containers; but, in the wild they can grow on the sides of trees and other organic materials with nearly no soil
They require moist, but not soggy soil; allow it to drain in between waterings and use demineralized water
Because they are epiphyte plants an acidic, well draining soil that is airy and light like what Orchids needs is what they prefer
These plants only bloom once in their lifetime after which they produce offshoots for new plants
The flowers can be pink, red, orange, green, and purple with variation
These plants are very slow growers requiring 1-3 years to reach full maturation and bloom
Fertilizing during the growing season can help speed up the process a bit
Once the mature plant has flowered, you will notice multiple bracts that surround the blooms, when they die propagation can begin
New shoots will appear and can be divided and planted as new plants