Comments on: Growing Bromeliads Outdoors Overview

by: Joan Oates

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:42:42 +0000

June 16, ‘09. My pink Bromeelaid was brought from AL this last March, it had just one stem then, but now has two and also another baby starting up. The first ’stem’ and its leaves now has its first pink flower’s stem hanging over the pot and is almost in full bloom, it’s lovely! The leave’s edges are quite pikery w/sawteeth edges. On what site can I find any pictures so as to know what kind of a Bromelaid I have?. Thank you for any information you can provide.

by: Mike Smith

Sat, 23 May 2009 03:35:48 +0000

I live in north texas plan to plant these in a very shaded area with moist ground along a 8 ft fence line under evergreens that have been trimmed up about 4 ft
direct sunlight is minimal and shade is primary. should I leave these in a container to remove of plant directly into the soil. I do not think frost could reach them with the foilage above the soil does remain moist in the spring and dry during summer and winter purple jew has been thriving for quite sometime in this setting.

by: Angela Henson

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:19:31 +0000

I was given a bromeliad as a gift from my mom, the card doesnt say what species it is. She said the florist instructed her to have me water it in the center, and I did (the first day) and it was dead by the 2nd day, that is when I read the insert in my plant and it said water amoung the lower leaves only. Will my flower in the center come back? It is flourishing otherwise.

by: Joy

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:49:25 +0000

I just bought some Bomeliad plants and live in Virginia.
Can I plant these plants outdoors?

Joy

by: Sherry

Sat, 21 Mar 2009 19:55:57 +0000

I have a aechmea faciata and live in south Texas. the pink is there but browning inside flower do you cut the flower or do they rebloom themselves. it was all pretty pink with the purple buds inside before we had a temp of 40, then warmed up it is outside in a planter. it is still the pretty pink petals.thank you Sherry

by: David Ellis

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:32:39 +0000

Are they poisonious to cats

by: Haps McNamara

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:49:11 +0000

HELP HELP HELP !!!!!
ARE WE SUPPOSE TO CUT THE FLOWERS WHEN THEY DIE OR JUST LEAVE THEM (since they oly bloom once in their lifespan)????????????? Thank You

by: Diane Haumann

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:57:44 +0000

I have a few large boulders in my yard and would like to plant some bromeliads on them. the rocks have holes and crevices in them. I have seen this effect in the Fairchild Gardens in Miami, FL. Problem is, I don’t know how to anchor them in the rocks. Could you give me some advice on how to do this? Hoping to hear from you soon.
Diane Haumann

by: Del Zimmerman

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 14:26:52 +0000

We live in the Tampa area and have several bromeliad plants in the ground outside. They both bloomed initially, then put on pups which we did not remove. None of the pups have bloomed. Should we have removed the pups right away and replanted them?
Del

by: Cheryl Werth

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:06:59 +0000

I just purchased a Bromeliad and it won’t open I have it outside right now and mushrooms have been growing in the pot I have it in. It is’nt in direct ligh but it is on the patio. It is real flat and wont open what do I need to do. Thanks