Tag Archives: bromeliads

it’s show time

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Denise

Last week I planted out in the garden the remaining plants I brought home from last summer’s travels. All winter I eyed these purchases nervously, as though they were exhibits in a trial of my weak character. I knew they … Continue reading →

Posted in garden travel, plant nurseries, Plant Portraits, pots and containers, succulents | Tagged bromeliads, Cassinia X ozothamnus, Echeveria multicaulis, Euphorbia ammak, Far Reaches Farm, Hechtia epigyna, Neoregelia 'Devroe', Neoregelia 'Punctatissima Rubra' x 'Tigrina, Orange County Cactus and Succulent Society, pitcairnia, plant sales, plant shows | 3 Comments

Bromeliads in Winter

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Denise

Bromeliads like this Vriesea gigantea are wintering outdoors in this frostless garden. Maybe this bizarro winter I should knock wood and say this historically frostless garden. This fast-growing vriesea from southeastern Brazil is temporarily kept in a small pot to … Continue reading →

Posted in Plant Portraits | Tagged aeoniums, bromeliads, coprosma, Cordyline 'Pink Stripe', Vriesea gigantea | 8 Comments