Great list of common bromeliad house plant varieties…
- Common Name: Earth Star
- Scientific Name: Crypthanthus hybrid
- Characteristics: The Earth Star Bromeliad grows best under artificial lighting. Flowers appear to be a deep maroon and off-white color in most varieties.
- Common Name: Urn Plant
- Scientific Name: Aechmea faciata
- Characteristics: Foliage is a grayish green color, almost appearing to be covered in chalk. A pink flower appears through the rosette usually once a year.
- Common Name: Scarlet Star
- Scientific Name: Guzmania
- Characteristics: Foliage is green with thin purple or maroon lines. This Bromeliad variety produces yellow, red or white flowers.
- Common Name: Flaming Sword
- Scientific Name: Vriesa spendens
- Characteristics: Foliage is a brown and green color. A ‘flaming’ red spike comes from the rosette topped with a bright yellow flower.
- Common Name: Tillandsia
- Scientific Name: Tillandsia cyarea
- Characteristics: The Tillandsia is different then most Bromeliad varieties. This type thrives on air, not water. The Tillandsia prefers to grow with its roots uncovered or slightly covered with a moss type substance. The only watering this variety needs is a misting once a week.
- Common Name: Striped Blushing
- Scientific Name: Neoregelia carolinae
- Characteristics: Foliage is green and white striped showing a bright pink coloration near the center for several months. This Bromeliad variety is popular during the holiday season for its holiday like appearance when in bloom.
