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	Bromeliads
		Bromeliads are in the pineapple family (Bromeliaceae), a family native to the American Tropics.
		Bromeliads can be used in the landscape in frost-free areas of the state or grown in containers that can be moved indoors in areas where freezes occur.
		Bromeliads grown in a potting mix or in the landscape should be watered when the soil surface feels dry.
	edis.ifas.ufl.edu /BODY_MG272 (4127 words)

	GROWING POINTS
		Deep in the center of every tank bromeliad is the future plant: a rosette of tiny leaves which are smaller and smaller toward the center.
		Growing Points II Each bromeliad root tip is composed of dividing cells (meristem or growing point) protected by a root cap.As the new cells behind the tip become permanent root cells the tip moves forward.
		Bromeliad roots live two to three years, and are replaced by new roots emerging sporadically higher up on the center stem.
	home.att.net /~Bromeliads/Growing_Points.htm (777 words)

	Longbloom Trading Co. - Bromeliads and Exotic Plants Care and Tips
		Even with bromeliads' exotic native locales, they are one of the most amenable plants to the artificial conditions found in the average home.
		Since bromeliads are also known generally as 'air plants' most will never attain their full magnificence if they do not have plenty of fresh, moving air.
		Bromeliads collected from treetops amongst the elements will not be happy in a situation with stagnant air nor direct drafts.
	www.etropolis.com /bromeliad/care.htm (838 words)

	Bromeliad Info - What Are Bromeliads?
		Bromeliads are members of a plant family known as Bromeliaceae (bro-meh-lee-AH-say-eye).
		Bromeliads are a Neotropical family which means they grow virtualy exclusively in the New World tropics (and subtropics).
		Tank bromeliads (as the water storing species are often called) rely less heavily on their roots for nourishment and are more often found as epiphytes.
	www.bsi.org /brom_info/what.html (1166 words)

	Bromeliad Information
		Geographically, bromeliads are found in the United States from Virginia to Florida across the southern states through Louisiana and Texas then down through Mexico, Central America and the West Indies and finally into South America all the way to central Argentina and Chile.
		When adapting bromeliads that normally grow as epiphytes to pot culture it is important that their potting medium contain the following qualities: enough substance to hold the plant firm and upright in the container, the ability to hold moisture, enough drainage to provide good aeration and prevent root rotting.
		In nature bromeliads thrive on small amounts of nourishment received from bird droppings, dust, stray leaves, and the droppings of tiny creatures that live in their cups.
	www.teasnursery.com /Bromtext.htm (2389 words)

	Bromeliflorae
		Fossil bromeliads are rare, and though a Late Cretaceous fossil from Kansas, and several Tertiary fossils from central and eastern Europe have been described as bromeliads, this interpretation has not been well-supported (see Smith 1974).
		Some of the large terrestrial bromeliads, believed to be closely related to the first bromeliads, look very much like agaves or grasses, and may be mistaken for those groups by the inexperienced.
		Knowledge of bromeliads by Linnaeus' time included 14 genera, and by the end of the 18th century bromeliad collecting began in earnest, as they began to be prized for their beautiful inflorescences
	www.ucmp.berkeley.edu /monocots/bromeliflorae.html (1117 words)

	Bromeliad Blooming Overview >> Archives >> Bromeliads Information
		To produce beautiful, long-lasting blooms, bromeliads must produce energy in the form of carbohydrates during the day when the temperature is high and store that energy at night when the temperature drops.
		In the world of the bromeliad, temperature, light and humidity work in conjunction with one another, and unless a harmonious relationship is achieved between them, optimum growth is not possible.
		To promote my Bromeliad to flower, do I just throw an apple or the like near the base of the plant, or does the fruit have to be cut up or dig into the soil.
	www.bromeliads.info /archives/bromeliad-blooming-overview (856 words)

	BSQ Home Page
		Bromeliads are a unique and fascinating family of hundreds of extremely diversified and exotic plants, which are amazingly adaptable, tough and relatively easy to grow.
		The entire bromeliad family called Bromeliaceae, is divided into three subfamilies containing many genera, with the Bromelioideae and Tillandsioideae subfamilies being the most popular bromeliads for enthusiasts and collectors.
		Bromeliads can be grown successfully without the use of additional fertilizers, however their judicious use can be beneficial.
	www.bromsqueensland.com (1961 words)

	Bromeliaceae - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The largest bromeliad is Puya raimondii, which reaches 3-4 m tall in vegetative growth with a flower spike 9-10 m tall, and the smallest is probably Spanish moss.
		Only one bromeliad, the pineapple Ananas comosus, is a commercially important food crop.
		Many other bromeliads are popular ornamental plants, grown as both garden and house plants.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bromeliad (241 words)

	A New Bromeliad Book
		Bromeliad collectors have longed for a new book on their favorite plants.
		Ronald Parkhurst calls this book "Your Bromeliad Guide to Interiorscaping, Landscaping, Cut Flowers, and Live Floral Arrangements." He intends that this book be used as a catalog for his nursery and by gardeners, collectors, and horticulture employees.
		Collector plants are those grown by bromeliad aficionados; their cost is higher than the commercially grown plants.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/enabling_garden/87051 (426 words)

	bromeliad - HighBeam Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		bromeliad common name for plants of the family Bromeliaceae (pineapple family).
		Bromeliads take the grouch out of the cold gardener.
		The bright red bloom of the Guzmania bromeliad adds color to this mixed planter.
	www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-bromelia.html (190 words)

	Bromeliad Show Is A Great Opportunity
		Each bromeliad whorl blooms only once, but by the time the flowers are gone, there are several to many pups growing around the base.
		Nevertheless, some bromeliads that were under water during the hurricane survived and one lady reported that her bromeliads come through the storms better than any other plants.
		Bromeliads and all that Jazz was the theme of the Bay Area Bromeliad Guild's booth at the State Fair as well at their show, but at the latter the Jazz will be heard as well as seen.
	www.gardensflorida.com /weekly/bromeliads.html (801 words)

	The Bromeliads
		Bromeliads are one of the most easy-to-grow plants.
		It is better that they be watered from the top for, the rosette configuration (the base of the leaves gather to form a structure) allows the plant to hold water and use it according to its will.
		Bromeliads, today, are grown mostly for their ornamental value.
	www.mtholyoke.edu /offices/botan/plants/bromeliad/index.shtml (359 words)

	Bromeliad
		Bromeliads encompass a broad group plants with over 2,000 species and numerous hybrids.
		Bromeliads are grown for their colorful, long lasting blooms and tropical appearance.
		One of the most familiar bromeliads is the pineapple.
	www.agristarts4.com /bromeliads.htm (54 words)

	Garden at Symdock - Bromeliads
		Bromeliads are very unique, exotic looking plants in a very fascinating family group.
		Bromeliad survival instincts are strongly developed, with some plants living happily in the harshest deserts and others in swamps and rainforests.
		Bromeliads grow naturally on the branches of trees as epiphytes, while others grow in the ground as terrestrials and others cling to rocks as saxicolous.
	members.iimetro.com.au /~symdock/bromeliads (496 words)

	Gifts that Grow® - Bromeliad, Indoor Plants, Houseplants
		While bromeliads are, for the most part, exceptionally tolerant plants, following a few simple guidelines can help ensure their health, happiness and tropical beauty.
		Since most houses aren't as humid as a rainforest, it is a good idea to mist your bromeliad at least once or twice a week.
		Your bromeliad may produce little offshoots, called pups, which can be gently repotted to make new plants.
	www.gifts-that-grow.com /plants/bromeliad.php (335 words)

	Bromeliad Larvae
		Bromeliads are a Neotropical family of largely terrestrial or epiphytic monocots.
		Bromeliads are a natural microcosm, allowing us to study interactions within a community of bromeliad organisms or to trace the flow of nutrients through the system.
		Bromeliads obtain nutrients from the detritus in the phytotelmata.
	www.zoology.ubc.ca /~srivast/bromeliad/research.html (733 words)

	Bromeliad
		Bromeliads are one of the best tropical plants to grow in your home.
		In the case of bromeliads, the showy parts are actually clusters of waxy bracts that are born beneath each tiny flower.
		Bromeliads are not only beautiful indoor plants, but extremely effective in cleaning the air!
	www.cohlmia.com /Bromeliad.htm (497 words)

	Bromeliad
		Bromeliads are becoming increasingly popular as they are an easy no nonsense plant to grow and can have attractive foliage and flowers.
		The flowering season is different for every species and there are different bromeliads in flower every month of the year so you can plan your garden to have colour all year round.
		Bromeliad vriesea carinata, also known as lobster claw.
	www.pinemountainnursery.com.au /category40_1.htm (304 words)

	BROMELIADS - Gardening (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The most well known bromeliad is the pineapple (Ananas comosus), but the family includes a wide range of plants from the Spanish Moss (Tillandsia usneoides), seen hanging from trees throughout the southern United States, to the exotic "King of Bromeliads" (Vriesea hieroglyphica), with its bizarre leaf colorations.
		In general, bromeliads are succulent and epiphytic (air plants); therefore, the potting medium is mostly needed to hold the plant in an upright position.
		Bromeliads are one of the most pest free groups of plants.
	maxpages.com /manangd/bromeliad - !http://www.maxpages.com/manangd/bromeliad (396 words)

	Kents Bromeliad Nursery - News & Events
		In upper reaches of tropical rain forests, the bromeliads serve as miniature ecosystems, providing a critical source of water for such diverse creatures as birds, snakes, lizards, frogs, snails, dragonflies, beetles, ants, butterflies, crabs, opossums and even other plants.
		Here in the States bromeliads are popular with humming birds, who drink from the cup just as their tropical counterparts do.
		Use individual bromeliads as a centerpiece to your holiday dinner table, or as accents throughout your home.
	www.tstonramp.com /~fredlamb/whatsnew-2.php (402 words)

	List of Bromeliad Books (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Written primarily as a bromeliad guide to landscaping, cut flowers, and live floral arrangements, it is an absolute MUST for all bromeliad growers who wish to have a coffee-table type book of beautiful bromeliad flowers!
		A total of 320 bromeliad species from throughout the Neotropics (representing 29 genera) are described and pictured.
		Bromeliads have striking forms, unusual colors, and easy-care reputation---and are becoming an increasingly important design element in many contemporary gardens.
	www.rainbowgardensbookshop.com /bromeliad.html (1204 words)

	- Central Coast NSW Bromeliad Society
		Variegated Bromeliads, seeing the word "Var" after the Bromeliads name may well not mean a Variegated bromeliad, but would most likely stand for Variety.
		After purchasing a Bromeliad Genus - Ananas, as we generally call them pineapples, and growing it to fruit, then tasting the sweetness, mmmm, we set out to see how this could be achieved, as many people have them as garden plants.
		The pineapple belongs to the Bromeliad family, Ananas: The commercially grown pineapple, Ananas comosus is a member of this genus.
	www.centralcoastbroms.com /ListProductsInCategory.asp?CatId=19 (683 words)

	- Hunter District Bromeliad Society
		Fine young Bromeliad plants can be raised in just two to three years, many of which may well be just that little or a lot different to the parent.
		All Bromeliad pups prefer to be left on the parent for as long as possible, as the parent puts a lot into the pup while it is attached, growth rates can be 10 fold.
		Every one uses a different style of potting mix for their bromeliads, here we are going to show six differing types, used by our members, keep in mind that Bromeliads that are in pots and on the ground, may need lighter more open potting mixes than those up in the air.
	www.hunterbroms.com /ListProductsInCategory.asp?CatId=19 (471 words)

	Kents Bromeliad Nursery - Why Kents?
		Science aside, the basic rules of the birds and the bees apply: Pollinator in hand, the plant breeder scrapes pollen from the stamen of the chosen plant, then gently taps it onto the pistil of the bromeliad he wants to crossbreed.
		Acreage may be the yardstick that defines Kent’s Bromeliad Nursery, Inc. as the nation’s largest producer of this exotic tropical plant, but don’t be fooled.
		Size alone is meager measurement of the scope, sweat and passion that transformed this 35 acre, 905,000 square-foot nursery dedicated to one star plant - the exotically beautiful bromeliad.
	www.tstonramp.com /~fredlamb/whykents.php (312 words)

	Bromeliad Biota - Phytotelmata
		A bibliography of the aquatic biota in bromeliad phytotelmata
		This is an account of the Brachyura (crabs), Ostracoda (seed shrimps), Cladocera (water fleas) and Copepoda (copepods) that have been found in the water in bromeliad leaf axils and bromeliad tanks.
		This is an account of the Rotifera (rotifers, or wheel animalcules) that have been found in the water in bromeliad leaf axils and bromeliad tanks.
	bromeliadbiota.ifas.ufl.edu /bromfit.htm (368 words)

	Bromeliads Information
		Information about the care and culture of bromeliad plants and flowers including ideal light, temperature, humidity, air circulation, water, soil and planting beds, potting media and fertilization.
		Bromeliads can be propagated by removal of “pups” or “offsets” from the “mother plant”; (asexual) or by seed (sexual).
		One way to accent any home or office would be to mount certain species of bromeliads that have adapted well to pot and container culture.
	www.bromeliads.info (897 words)

	Bromeliads and Hawaiian Tropical Flowers (Bromes.Com)
		The new Bromeliad book titled: "The Book of Bromeliads and Hawaiian Tropical Flowers", is a coffee table style book with a multitude of identification photos (over 650).
		There are 17 chapters, including "History of Bromeliads", "Care of Bromeliads", "Pests of Bromeliads", "Families of Bromeliads", "Floral arrangements of Bromeliads", "Tropical Flowers", and "Hybrid Bromeliads".
		Ron is studying to become Hawaii's first certified Bromeliad judge and is sought after for his award winning Bromeliad Displays, Bromeliad Hybrids, Driftwood Bromeliad Trees, Bromeliad Garden Designs and Bromeliad Floral Arrangements.
	www.bromes.com (427 words)

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