Bromeliads: Nature’s Natural Fireworks featuring Floristry Tips from Su Whale
- Su Whale
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- 3 min read
There are so many things to love about bromeliads; they’re attractive, colourful, fun, easy to care for and can flower for up to six months. A diverse group, there is a bromeliad to suit any size of house, large or small, from stately home to student flat.
What are Bromeliads?
Bromeliads are a group of plants native to the tropical Americas where they live on trees, rocks or the forest floor. Consequently they have shallow root systems so don’t like to be planted in deep soil or be overwatered. The rosette shape of their leaves makes them capable of collecting rainwater and channelling it into the centre of the plant.
What is a bract?
A bract is simply a modified leaf, often brightly coloured, which, in the absence of a flower, is designed to attract pollinators.
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