{"title":"Tropical Bromeliad","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"137\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"135\"\u003eGenus: Bromeliad\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"322\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"149\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bromeliaceae\u003cbr data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"165\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"182\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bromeliads\u003cbr data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"196\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"213\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native primarily to the tropical Americas, from the southern United States through Central and South America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"808\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"340\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"343\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"357\"\u003eBromeliads\u003c\/strong\u003e are a large family of mostly \u003cstrong data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"416\"\u003eepiphytic (tree-dwelling)\u003c\/strong\u003e or terrestrial plants known for their striking rosettes of tough, often spiny leaves and vibrant, long-lasting flowers. Their foliage can range from smooth to heavily textured and variegated, with colours from deep green to red, purple, and silver. Many bromeliads form a central “tank” by overlapping leaves that collect water, creating mini-ecosystems that support various small creatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"961\"\u003eBromeliads are prized for their exotic appearance and adaptability, making them popular houseplants and decorative garden specimens in warmer climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"980\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"978\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"993\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect light; avoid harsh direct sun which can scorch leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use well-draining, airy growing media—often an orchid or epiphyte mix. Terrestrial types prefer loose, well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water into the central cup or tank; keep moderately moist but allow to dry between waterings to avoid rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefer higher humidity levels, typical of their tropical origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best kept between 15–27°C (60–80°F); sensitive to frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not frost hardy—ideal as indoor plants in most Canadian homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1593\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003eSome bromeliads, like the pineapple (\u003cem data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003eAnanas comosus\u003c\/em\u003e), produce edible fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1776\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1776\"\u003eTheir colourful bracts often outlast the actual flowers, providing long-lasting visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1872\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1872\"\u003eBromeliads can be propagated by “pups” — offsets that grow at the base of the mother plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003eThey play important ecological roles in tropical forests by collecting water and providing habitats for frogs, insects, and other small animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003eTheir exotic look makes them favourites for terrariums, indoor gardens, and as statement plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/collections\/bromeliad-plants.oembed","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. 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