Cleaning out the bromeliad beds in the front yard left me with lots of extra plants I usually give away to neighbors. This year, dividing the bromeliad clusters, I had more than enough so I posted 'Free Bromeliads' on the local forum. I honestly did not think I would get many requests but all went to their new homes in a matter of two days. And I am glad I did that, I met 32 happy gardeners all eager to try their hands on bromeliads. I can only hope they will be as smitten with bromeliads as I am.
I gave away the easy, carefree varieties for now:
My most favorite garden variety Neoregelia 'Martin', this one can take more sun than most bromeliads. With more sun they turn a brighter pink.
Aechmea ramosa x fulgens, this one keeps the flowers looking nice for a long time but cannot take much sun.
The other carefree varieties I shared were Billbergia 'fantasia', with beautiful creamy white spots
Aechmea warasii discolor. This one is best to grow in a hanging pot or at the edge of a ledge to be able to admire the hanging flowers.
Aechmea gamjosepapa 'Matchstick', What is not to love about this little, happy bromeliad, so perfect as a border for your bromeliad bed.
Neoregelia 'Fireball', loves the sun, but still, apreciates shade protection from the Florida midday sun.
Aechmea 'Del Mar', a show stopper with its bright blue flower. For me, it takes 2 years from pup to flower.
Neoregelia 'Mercury's Night Sky'. I just love this one!
There are so many more tropical plants I can share, many more different bromeliad varieties, gingers, banana pups, elephant ears. And I am looking forward to meeting many more local gardeners.
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