#bromeliads

[nemfrog]

Vriesea guttata, a Brazilian bromeliad. L'Illustration Horticole. 1875.

Internet Archive

[katokichisoft]

An example of a mid-sized tropical front yard stone driveway.

Prof Jonah Choiniere

[redmantic]

Bromeliads flower over summer

With stems of colour so vibrant

But the one I brought last April with you

Is still so small and delicate

Like an open wound it needs attention and love

And I worry that it won’t ever be as full as it was when we were with you

As seasons change and flower stems die

I don’t want to look at cold dead flowers.

[lovethisfatcryptid]

I saved her!! 🥹🥹🥹 Brand new flower bloomed overnight!!!! 💜🩷

[softnoisedry]

bromeliads

[softnoisedry]

bromeliads

[multisnapshott]

What Are Epiphytes? A Complete Guide to These Unique Plants

When you think of plants, you might picture them rooted firmly in the soil. But not all plants live this way. Some thrive high above the ground, perched on trees and rocks. These fascinating organisms are called epiphytes. They are found all over the world, especially in rainforests, and they play an important role in nature. Let’s explore what epiphytes are, how they grow, and why they…

What Are Epiphytes? A Complete Guide to These Unique Plants

[cartoonscientist]