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  • in Tropicals

    How to Grow Guzmania

    Guzmania

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    Guzmania is a genus of tropical plants in the bromeliad family, known for its bold, colorful flower spikes and lush, green foliage. These plants are native to Central and South America, where they thrive in humid, tropical environments. Guzmanias are prized for their dramatic, long-lasting bracts, which can appear in vibrant shades of red, orange, […] More

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    How to Grow Vriesea

    Vriesia

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    Vriesea is a genus of bromeliads known for its striking foliage and colorful, long-lasting flower spikes. Native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, Vriesea plants are popular both for their exotic appearance and their adaptability, making them excellent choices for gardens in warm climates or as houseplants. They are similar to other […] More

  • in Perennials

    How to Grow Bromeliads

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    Bromeliads are a family of tropical and subtropical plants known for their striking foliage and vibrant, long-lasting flowers. They are epiphytic or terrestrial, meaning they can grow on other plants or directly in soil, respectively. Bromeliads are low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and can thrive in a variety of environments, making them ideal for both garden use and […] More

  • in Houseplants, Tropicals

    How to Grow Nidularium

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    Nidularium is a genus in the bromeliad family, valued for its rosette-forming leaves and the bright, eye-catching central bracts that resemble a bird’s nest, which is where the name “nidularium” (derived from the Latin word nidulus, meaning “nest”) comes from. These tropical plants are native to the rainforests of Brazil and are appreciated for their […] More

  • in Houseplants, Tropicals

    How to Grow Dyckia

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    Dyckia is a genus of bromeliads known for its tough, spiky, and often brightly colored foliage. Native to arid regions of Brazil and surrounding areas in South America, Dyckia species are more drought-tolerant than many other bromeliads. They are often used as ornamental plants in xeriscaping or low-water gardens, but they also thrive as indoor […] More

  • in Houseplants, Tropicals

    How to Grow Earth Star — Cryptanthus 

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    Cryptanthus, commonly known as Earth Stars, is a genus of small, terrestrial bromeliads known for their rosette of star-shaped, low-growing foliage. Native to Brazil, these plants are admired for their striking patterns, colors, and textures. Unlike many bromeliads that are epiphytic (growing on other plants), Cryptanthus species grow directly in the soil, making them a […] More

  • in Houseplants, Tropicals

    How to Grow Vase Plant — Billbergia

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    Billbergia is a genus of bromeliads known for their tall, tubular rosettes and striking flower displays. Native to South America, particularly Brazil and Argentina, Billbergias are often grown for their dramatic flowers and beautiful foliage. These hardy plants are versatile, thriving both indoors as houseplants and outdoors in gardens, particularly in tropical or subtropical climates. […] More

  • in Houseplants, Tropicals

    How to Grow Pineapple — Ananas

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    Ananas–commonly called pineapple–is an evergreen, perennial bromeliad grown for its fruit in tropical and subtropical regions and for its foliage in cooler climates. Ananas produces rigid, strap-shaped leaves that form rosettes out of which rise large, dense oblong heads of tiny tubular flowers. The flowers are replaced by fleshy, succulent pineapples. Ananas flower spike bearing […] More

  • in Houseplants, Tropicals

    How to Grow Tillandsia

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    Tillandsia, commonly known as air plants, is a diverse genus of over 650 species in the bromeliad family, native to forests, deserts, and mountains of Central and South America. These plants are epiphytes, meaning they absorb moisture and nutrients from the air through their leaves, not through their roots, which are primarily used for anchoring […] More