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| I am sure this is a common bromeliad, and I am an old gardener, but since I am brand new to broms, I don't know the name. I did try countless Google searches and the FCBS site, but there are just too many.
I was given this plant on May 28. A friend allowed me to snap it off myself from her large collection - she must have 20+ - it was a pup. It rolled around in my trunk for a couple of days and I planted it on June 1st. Here it is, only 17 days later, and it is blooming?!? Is that usual? I did notice that it greened right up to a brighter light lime green than it was when I got it. It did that in just a week or so after I planted it in the ground. Sorry about all the sand on it - we had huge rains in Florida a week or so ago - got 9 inches in one day - and it got quite splashed. I haven't had time to clean it up ... or maybe I shouldn't? Greatly appreciate help with the ID. Thanks!
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- Posted by love_the_yard z9A Jax FL (My Page) on Mon, Jun 18, 12 at 11:11
| I may have found the answer myself - imagine that! Could this be Billbergia pyramidalis? Thanks! |
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- Posted by gregsytch z9b Tampa Bay (gsytch@cs.com) on Thu, Jun 21, 12 at 7:43
| most assuredly. Easy to grow, can bloom 2xyear not cold hardy (meaning below 28F) |
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- Posted by love_the_yard z9A Jax FL (My Page) on Thu, Jun 21, 12 at 11:00
| Thank you so much, Greg. The bloom is even bigger today, but not fully open. How long will the bloom last? Thanks! |
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| Pyramidalis bloom may last anywhere from 3 to 10 days depending on temperatures. If you live in a hot clime it will be quick. Fortuantely they often bloom in cooler weather. |
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- Posted by love_the_yard z9A Jax FL (My Page) on Mon, Jul 9, 12 at 16:55
| Yup, you were right. The bloom was beautiful but it came and went in a hurry. But in those few short days, it got lots of ooohs and aaaahs. Should I do anything to remove the spent bloom? Or just leave it alone on the plant? It is now dry and brown. Boy am I getting hooked on broms! Thanks so much, |
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- Posted by love_the_yard z9A Jax FL (My Page) on Wed, Jul 18, 12 at 21:04
| So far, I've just left the spent bloom on the plant. It is all dried up and pretty bad-looking, but since no one has said to remove it or said how to remove it, I've just left it alone. Carol |
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- Posted by splinter1804 10 (My Page) on Thu, Jul 19, 12 at 21:32
| Hi Carol, If the sight of the dead flower head is worrying you it can be cut off just below the flower head which will leave just a bit of bare stem. In time as this continues to die further it can easily be just pulled out or you can wait until the whole lot dies further and pull it all out. It will easily come away with gently tugging when it is ready, however no harm will come to the plant if it is left on there but I must agree, they do look pretty unsightly. All the best, Nev. |
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- Posted by love_the_yard z9A Jax FL (My Page) on Thu, Jul 19, 12 at 22:09
| Thanks, Nev. I've been watching for a sign of pups - none yet - so keeping my fingers crossed. In the meantime, I guess I will leave the whole thing well-enough alone so I don't ruin it. :) Carol |
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| Hi Carol Thats the same plant that hooked me. It will spread in no time. Enjoy |
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