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[Pedro 65]

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Aechmea Bromelioflora (1 mtr )

Carcharodon Silver Pup showing Great Shape

Beautiful Neo Pendula var breviflora

Carcharodon hybrid, Rouge. Will colour to a stunning Red Purple Rouge.

Aechmea Tessmannii, Loves growing on logs

[Pedro 65]

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Noe Cracker Jack. This Grows Huge

Neo Tiger x Macho

Billbergia Simply Irresistible

Young Neo Nelson starting to darken. 1 of the many great Black Neos

Carcharodon Brazil Spotty, needing more light. Will colour and look Chunky. Will post a pic when he Colours up

. Thats it for now, Hope it Inspired.

Edited May 14, 2011 by Pedro 65

[Walter John]

Thanks for posting Peter, I've been checking my broms out today, (i don't have many) but they are looking happy and it's that time of year to get some more I feel.

[BS Man about Palms]

[Pedro 65]

Happy faces to you to Ranch Hands .... Wal, Mate you live only half an hour from Austalias LARGEST collection of Neoregelia broms, and they sell pups at a GREAT price. Their Gardens is a Must See, and the owners are two Very, Friendly,Colourful, Eccentric Characters. A small part of their gardens is in Andrew Steens( Must have Brom Book) "Bromeliads" The Connosseurs Guide pages 50 to 54. Wal im sure palmtalkers would LOVE to see this place, so go and buy a carload of broms and ask the Very Friendly owners if its cool to post pics of their amazing collection. Tell em I sent ya. Cheers Pete

[Walter John]

Happy faces to you to Ranch Hands .... Wal, Mate you live only half an hour from Austalias LARGEST collection of Neoregelia broms, and they sell pups at a GREAT price. Their Gardens is a Must See, and the owners are two Very, Friendly,Colourful, Eccentric Characters. A small part of their gardens is in Andrew Steens( Must have Brom Book) "Bromeliads" The Connosseurs Guide pages 50 to 54. Wal im sure palmtalkers would LOVE to see this place, so go and buy a carload of broms and ask the Very Friendly owners if its cool to post pics of their amazing collection. Tell em I sent ya. Cheers Pete

I think we've been there, Mike and Daryl can confirm.

Thanks.

[Pedro 65]

The Neo I have shown as crackerjack is Jolly Roger

[palmislandRandy]

Here are some of my broms from my back garden. I could use an ID on the first one. It doesn't have any pink at all.

Randy

[palmislandRandy]

Some more

[palmislandRandy]

OK, you want more?

[palmislandRandy]

[aussiearoids]

My newest neo , a small pink form of gigas .

had the other gigas for a year or so now and its getting established .

WIll have to find a good spot for it in the garden .

[Pedro 65]

My newest neo , a small pink form of gigas .

had the other gigas for a year or so now and its getting established .

WIll have to find a good spot for it in the garden .

Nice Ones, Michael if you put your bigger Gigas in More Light it will Go Pink and visa versa. These guys rot very easily on the ground especially where you live( Australias highest rainfall ) Get em up on a log so they can show off. Gotta Love their Teeth eh.

[Pedro 65]

A Few more random Brom pics from here taken last year

Neo Pagunta

Carcharodon Xs on log with Orlandiana ensign

Shot showing good colour of Black and red purple broms because of Great Light

[BS Man about Palms]

Very Nice additions!!

[Pedro 65]

Gotta put this one in this thread, i posted b4 in another thread..... "MACHO"", mounted in a Bulls Skull . Tuff Brom.

Edited May 16, 2011 by Pedro 65

[kahili]

I love all these bromeliads! I think I've been bitten by the bug...and I want to get some of them, partly just for in my own yard in the summers and partly to sell to landscapers for container uses. So, I have a few questions. I can use broms that will take part shade for my yard, but I am really interested in ones that will take full sun-esp for the containers.

First off would be Aechmea blanchetiana. I love the vivid orange. But does that come from a var. of A. blanchetiana or will you get that color with blanchetiana and all the varieties? I am assuming that they need to be in full sun to achieve that color? How fast does it grow (from an offset) and does it freely pup? Do all the Aechmeas grow about the same pace ( the colorful ones). I want to order some this week, and grow them out-hoping to get some pups off them by maybe late summer/fall (realistic or not?) and keep them growing all winter in the grhouses-or is this a two yr project to be able to propagate them? Some other Aechmeas that I was looking at were: ramosa (red form),chantinii,correia-araujoi (I have this under Neos as well-is it a aechmea or a Neo?), nidularioides, orlandiana,Bert-any others that are colorful and will do well in full sun?

Do the Neos grow about the same rate as the Aechmeas? There are some very cool ones there also. Tiger, TigerHead, Norman Bates, Hanibel Lector,Lorena, Correia-araujoi,Bobbie Hull, Tangerine, cruenta (rubra). What am i missing in terms of color with the neos? I don't care if they are common-its the color that I want.

What about growing them? I am assuming they want good drainage. I was going to use a soiless mix and maybe add extra perlite (like I do for plumerias). Would that work? What about PH? Fert? Would using a slow release this summer help to speed up the growth or do they not need/want much fert?

Any info/suggestions are extremely helpful! I know nothing about them, but want to succeed, and you guys obviously know what you are doing. Thanks, Terry

[Pedro 65]

I love all these bromeliads! I think I've been bitten by the bug...and I want to get some of them, partly just for in my own yard in the summers and partly to sell to landscapers for container uses. So, I have a few questions. I can use broms that will take part shade for my yard, but I am really interested in ones that will take full sun-esp for the containers.

First off would be Aechmea blanchetiana. I love the vivid orange. But does that come from a var. of A. blanchetiana or will you get that color with blanchetiana and all the varieties? I am assuming that they need to be in full sun to achieve that color? How fast does it grow (from an offset) and does it freely pup? Do all the Aechmeas grow about the same pace ( the colorful ones). I want to order some this week, and grow them out-hoping to get some pups off them by maybe late summer/fall (realistic or not?) and keep them growing all winter in the grhouses-or is this a two yr project to be able to propagate them? Some other Aechmeas that I was looking at were: ramosa (red form),chantinii,correia-araujoi (I have this under Neos as well-is it a aechmea or a Neo?), nidularioides, orlandiana,Bert-any others that are colorful and will do well in full sun?

Do the Neos grow about the same rate as the Aechmeas? There are some very cool ones there also. Tiger, TigerHead, Norman Bates, Hanibel Lector,Lorena, Correia-araujoi,Bobbie Hull, Tangerine, cruenta (rubra). What am i missing in terms of color with the neos? I don't care if they are common-its the color that I want.

What about growing them? I am assuming they want good drainage. I was going to use a soiless mix and maybe add extra perlite (like I do for plumerias). Would that work? What about PH? Fert? Would using a slow release this summer help to speed up the growth or do they not need/want much fert?

Any info/suggestions are extremely helpful! I know nothing about them, but want to succeed, and you guys obviously know what you are doing. Thanks, Terry

Terry , not being the fastest typer, your questions are answered in a Fantastic Brom book called "Bromeliads the connoisseurs guide by Andrew Steens. Buy It. I Did mention back the importance of good light for good colour and showed a few of your mentioned broms. If you want Full Sun you HAVE to have overhead shadecloth, and for best colour is fawn or white with a little red. Ours overhead is just black as this was erected before i saw the results under 50% white and fawn. It will eventually be replaced but we do get plenty of early unobstructed sunlight in the first few hours every day, Terry the method that works Best for me with neo pups is for the fresh pup to be placed on a deep sand bed (Spring time) with only 6 granules of nutricote cream 40 day feed just under the surface. This is enough to get great roots and give the pup a great start.Terry i really love seeing what works for other people but its also very satisfying to do your own trial and error. Fert that is there for too long will result in an overly large brom thats very green in appearance. Terry there are Many Aechmea Blanchetiana, green, orange,red,mulberry and varigated and they grow very fast from an offset. Carcharodons are our absolute Favourites here and look there absolute BEST up on a log eye level or above so you can see the fantastic colours and teeth. Terry,All the Best with your Broms, theres tons of great literature out there, but buy Andrews book if you dont already have it, and Enjoy them, they are Very Rewarding. All Best. Pete

[ariscott]

No, don't buy the book!! You would want every single bromeliads that are featured in the book!! It is dangerous .

Nice, Pete. I have to get more logs....

Regards, Ari

[kahili]

Thanks Pete for all the answers, I can relate to the slow typing so i appreciate any answers! I guess I was under the impression that "full sun" meant without the aid of shade cloth. I know that would not work for containers on job sites. I thought I had seen some different Aechmeas in Florida landscapes in full sun. Our weather in the summer is very similar to Florida and because we are inland, at times hotter than Miami etc. 90-100 degree days and extremely humid. You are right in that I figured that I would have to experiment with fert and light and how fast they grew, but I was hoping to get an idea of whether this was a one or two yr project before I got enough pups. I will definitely get that book, and so some reading on line as well.

[ariscott]

I put some aechmea & alcanterea in full sun, Terry. It is doable . Some neo can take a lot of sun too... morning sun preferably, but my Neo cruenta is in afternoon sun and is doing well

[Tropicgardener]

Alcantareas and a lot of Aechmeas will take the full sun in summer as long as there is adequate humidity.......I found them near on impossible when I lived out in Cloncurry as we would get up to 50C (122F) but with 0 humidity.......they would just fry!!!.....down south in summer it is a similar story.....not quite as hot but humidity is low and they just burn.

[Pedro 65]

Alcantareas and a lot of Aechmeas will take the full sun in summer as long as there is adequate humidity.......I found them near on impossible when I lived out in Cloncurry as we would get up to 50C (122F) but with 0 humidity.......they would just fry!!!.....down south in summer it is a similar story.....not quite as hot but humidity is low and they just burn.

Yes, very true, all you need is one low humidity hot day and they are badly bleached or worse. Not worth the risk. Use Protection

[Pedro 65]

A Few more shots to show why to mount on logs. (They look GREAT)

Hope you Enjoyed

[Pedro 65]

A Few more shots to show why to mount on logs. (They look GREAT)

Hope you Enjoyed

The Leopard tree might look Boring now, but wait till next year when theres mini pups everywhere.

[aussiearoids]

15 Oct 10 ,

2 months later ,

just cleaning up that clump and cut the flower , it would have lasted but had fallen over ..

Ae. Fosters Chant is a cross of fosteriana and chantinii.

[Bill Austin]

Absolutely WILD Peter, I very recently got into broms, I was fortunate to have somebody ask me if I would if remove all the broms from their yard a few weeks ago.I posted pics.Anyway somebody ills asked ask if I would remove the ones in there yard,after twisting my arm I removed one truck load and will remove one more Sat. will post some pics. after I plant them.

Well I made to the other side of the island and returned with another truck load of broms. Planted them today as a ground cover or should I say a rock cover I will have to go back get another one or two more to fill in around the bamboo and caryota obtusa. Peter your broms. iniscribable wounderfull thanks for posting.

I know some of you must be asking , what is this guy doing ? Don't worry you are not alone I ask myself that question every morning

[Pedro 65]

Absolutely WILD Peter, I very recently got into broms, I was fortunate to have somebody ask me if I would if remove all the broms from their yard a few weeks ago.I posted pics.Anyway somebody ills asked ask if I would remove the ones in there yard,after twisting my arm I removed one truck load and will remove one more Sat. will post some pics. after I plant them.

Well I made to the other side of the island and returned with another truck load of broms. Planted them today as a ground cover or should I say a rock cover I will have to go back get another one or two more to fill in around the bamboo and caryota obtusa. Peter your broms. iniscribable wounderfull thanks for posting.

I know some of you must be asking , what is this guy doing ? Don't worry you are not alone I ask myself that question every morning

Bill, thats FANTASTIC,look at ALL that instant colour, and very artistically put along that wall. Broms and Palms compliment the landscape Very well together. Bill the Brom bug has hit you theres no turning back but why would you, there a ton of fun. Thanks for posting, and keep posting, Pete

[Pedro 65]

15 Oct 10 ,

2 months later ,

just cleaning up that clump and cut the flower , it would have lasted but had fallen over ..

Ae. Fosters Chant is a cross of fosteriana and chantinii.

Looks Great Michael, keep posting i know you have lots of Gems Heres another 2 pics of broms LOVING being mounted.

Carcharodon Giant. Check out my teeth

Aechmea Bracteata happily growing in a frangipani.

[Pedro 65]

A Few more Brom pics cont from above. Enjoy The teethy Hohenbergia Sanderiana

Hoe Sand starting 2 flower,hangs down like a heliconia. Stunning>ps fungi at buddah base is natures work

Painted lady F2

Vrisia Vagans Large Form

Midnight Moment

ALL These Beautiful Broms look there BEST in a pot or better on a log or in a tree at EYE level. Pete

Edited May 19, 2011 by Pedro 65

[ariscott]

that midnight moment is so pretty

[Pedro 65]

that midnight moment is so pretty

Ari, it looks like a mini on steroids, really ,i havnt chosen THE spot ,thats why she is still in a pot. Pete

Edited May 19, 2011 by Pedro 65

[Pedro 65]

that midnight moment is so pretty

Ari, it looks like a mini on steroids, really ,i havnt chosen THE spot ,thats why she is still in a pot. Pete

Ari btw whats your opinion on Carcharodon Giant? i posted a bit back and further back?pete

[Pedro 65]

that midnight moment is so pretty

Ari, it looks like a mini on steroids, really ,i havnt chosen THE spot ,thats why she is still in a pot. Pete

Ari btw whats your opinion on Carcharodon Giant? i posted a bit back and further back?pete

Another shot of the very stunning Silvomontana. This Beauty is in the Pernambucana group, still VERY rare, and grows toVery Large Colourful Proportions, As you can see its dwarfing a carcharodon hybrid below.

Edited May 19, 2011 by Pedro 65

[Pedro 65]

that midnight moment is so pretty

Ari, it looks like a mini on steroids, really ,i havnt chosen THE spot ,thats why she is still in a pot. Pete

Ari btw whats your opinion on Carcharodon Giant? i posted a bit back and further back?pete

Another shot of the very stunning Silvomontana. This Beauty is in the Pernambucana group, still VERY rare, and grows toVery Large Colourful Proportions, As you can see its dwarfing a carcharodon hybrid below. ps LOVES being up on a log, or in a tree with Great light..

[ariscott]

that midnight moment is so pretty

Ari, it looks like a mini on steroids, really ,i havnt chosen THE spot ,thats why she is still in a pot. Pete

Ari btw whats your opinion on Carcharodon Giant? i posted a bit back and further back?pete

Giant is great and so is the last one you posted!!! You do like your broms with teeth, hey?? LOL

[Pedro 65]

that midnight moment is so pretty

Ari, it looks like a mini on steroids, really ,i havnt chosen THE spot ,thats why she is still in a pot. Pete

Ari btw whats your opinion on Carcharodon Giant? i posted a bit back and further back?pete

Giant is great and so is the last one you posted!!! You do like your broms with teeth, hey?? LOL

Yes Ari, I do love the big teethy ones, theres something Very Cycad looking about em, but tons faster and with tons more colour not to mention the pups galore, very rewarding.

[Gbarce]

Neoregelia 'Miami"

[Gbarce]

ah bromeliads. these were my first loves.

the Genera that got me into plants.

I use to specialize with Neoregelias. Nice to see so many varieties!

Here's one of my hybrids. I know that one of the parents is 'tossed salad'

[Gbarce]

ink well

a hybrid with Royal Cordovan as a parent