• 

• 

Bromelia (or more commonly called Bromeliad) is a striking tropical plant from the Bromeliaceae family. They're popular as houseplants because of their bold rosettes of leaves and dramatic, long-lasting flower bracts.

 

Type:

• Epiphytic or terrestrial perennial.

Origin:

• Central & South America (rainforests, mountains, deserts).

Foliage:

• Rosettes of tough, often spiny-edged leaves. Some species have striped or variegated foliage

Flowers:

• Brilliant, showy bracts (red, orange, pink, yellow) with tiny flowers in the centre. The colourful bracts can last for several months.

Life cycle:

• Each rosette blooms once, then produces offsets ("pups") before dying back.

Popular Types of Indoors:

• Guzmania: Smooth green leaves, bright red/orange/yellow bracts.
• Vriesea: Flat, sword-like flower spikes in vivid colours.
• Aechmea Fasciata (urn Plant): Silver-striped leaves, pink bract with blue flowers.
• Neoregelia: Foliage-focused; centre turns bright red or pink at flowering.

Care Tips:

• Light: Bright, indirect light. Some (like Neoregelia) tolerate stronger light, which brings out leaf colours.
• Watering: Keep a little water in the central cup (the rosette). Empty and refresh the cup regularly to prevent stagnation. Water soil lightly, letting it dry a bit between watering.

Humidity:

• Loves higher humidity (50-70%). Mist or place on a pebble tray if air is dry.

Temperature:

• Warm conditions (18-27C / 65-80F). Avoid cold drafts.

Feeding:

• Dilute liquid fertiliser monthly in spring/summer. A few drops into the rosette or soil is enough.

Propagation:

• Separate offsets (pups) once they're about 1/3 the size of the mother plant.

Styling/Uses

• Perfect as a tabletop or centrepiece plant.
• Works well indoor tropical arrangements (with orchids, ferns, calatheas).
• Can be mounted on bark or driftwood (epiphytic style) for a more natural look.

​​​​​​​​​

Back Add to Cart