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15 years ago

Here are the Broms that found their way into my shopping cart at Lowes yesterday. I don't know who they are, but I have a feeling one is a Tillandsia.

#1

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#2

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#3 Tillandsia?

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The bloom is darker like in the picture above.

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Here's the sad one I got from HD on Wednesday. It's in a 1" pot:

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Thanks to all the pictures I have seen in this forum I am now completely in love with and addicted to Broms. It's an epidemic!

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Comments (5)

sdandy
15 years ago
Nice. Four different genera. The first is a vriesea hybrid. The species was vriesea splendens (flaming sword plant), no idea what the commercial hybrid name is for this one (there are several). The second is a guzmania...again, I have no idea the commercial hybrid names. #3 is indeed a tillandsia cyanea. A hybrid with the compound paddle inflorescence? And #4 is a cryptanthus.

Ok, sorry I couldn't be more helpful with specific names, but at least a start with the genus names.

Welcome to a new addiction!
-andy
sunshine_qld
15 years ago
Hort you have to watch them as they multiply very quickly.lol
splinter1804
15 years ago
Hi Hort,
I think the first one could be Vr. Splendriet. If it is, it's a bit cold sensitive.

All the best, Nev.
hort_lvr_4life
Original Author
15 years ago
If I pollinate these will I be looking for seed pods or berries? I am so inexperienced with Broms.

Anyone have suggestions for a great book about Broms? I am looking for an aid for ID (as I assume I will only acquire MORE ;-)...) as well as specific care needs of different species (I know the Crypts are not epiphytic while other species are).

Thanks all!!!
bromcrazy
15 years ago
Hi Hort,

The Florida Council of Bromeliad Societies (FCBS) has a website that is invaluable for I.D. purposes. (Also great for adding to an ever-growing wishlist). You will see this site referred to often here in this forum.

Here is a link that might be useful: FCBS