For bromeliads, the flowering process can take years of slow growth, but the bloom itself may last only a few months.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. red and yellow flowers on Vriesea bromeliad plants Delivering a touch of the tropics to your home, bromeliads are guaranteed to ...

The bromeliads comprise one of the most eclectic plant families in the Americas, including epiphytes in rainforests, terrestrial species in high elevations and arid-land survivors. Taxonomists have ...

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Bromeliads are a wonderful group of tropical plants that are understandably popular: They are easy to grow, colorful and stay in bloom for a long time. Because they are not cold hardy, we grow them in ...

You wouldn’t think that the word “pup” had anything to do with gardening. The dictionary defines a pup as the young of dogs or several other animals. Gardeners, however, use the term to refer to ...

Question. I have a few pineapple plants in my yard with fruit. How do I know when they are ready to pick? Answer. Don’t worry; pineapples let you know when they are sweet and juicy. Fruits need about ...

If the plant was growing in a cluster when you got it, you may choose to continue to grow your bromeliad in a cluster. In this case, the pups are often left to grow all together in the same pot and ...