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Bromeliads in the Rain

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Kim Grand Master

Kim

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My last stay on the Big Island included a great deal of rain. That shouldn't be a surprise, but many times the days are clear and the wet comes at night or early morning. This time I was able to enjoy the color the rain brings out in the plants.

Picked up several Vriesea hybrids at a farmers market for a song, no names attached. These are "seconds" from a commercial grower, I believe. I've dropped the pots into cavities in an old moss and fern-covered tree stump. Orchids are also mounted on the stump.

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The rain seems to intensify the colors in Aechmea blanchettiana 'orange' and the Neoregelia --I think this was called 'Candy Apple' -- just a monster-size neo that I've allowed to clump.

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This will be tasty come summer --

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Feel free to add your own rain shots. :)

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Kim Cyr

Between the beach and the bays, Point Loma, San Diego, California USA
and on a 300 year-old lava flow, Pahoa, Hawaii, 1/4 mile from the 2018 flow
All characters  in this work are fictitious. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.

bgl Grand Master

bgl

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Kim,

I love those Vriesea hybrids, and definitely need to get some! :) As a matter of fact, I want quite a few! But, seems I'm sidetracked right now planting palms! Gives me something to look forward to! :rolleyes:

Bo-Göran

Leilani Estates, 25 mls/40 km south of Hilo, Big Island of Hawai'i. Elevation 880 ft/270 m. Average rainfall 140 inches/3550 mm

 

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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WELL. Since rain is a rare commodity around here, and it just HAPPENED to be drizzling outside, I figured I should run out and snap...

Here is the big pile of my recent finds...must say it still looks pretty good!

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Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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A few more recents, and old favorites.

One from the gonz and one from theCardiff palm nut... Thanks! :)

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This sat for a long time doing nothing, now its getting bigger!

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Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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And then one of my faves, this jumbo guy I've owned for probably 2 years or more...I see it is finally starting a Pup. AND I see something "flower looking" down inside.. :P

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Oh yeah, Cool stuff Kim! Thanks for posting

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

Pedro 65 Grand Master

Pedro 65

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Lovely stuff Kim and Bill, Brom certainly adds a bit of Cheerful colour to any garden. Kim your top pic Vriesia are V Kiwi V Hieroglyphica and V red Chestnut, Great Colour. Bill your Big Fella at the bottom is Aechmea Bracteata, big teeth on him. (btw is that a mad fox beside him ? Stunning) love your colourful assorted broms all together too. thanks for posting. pete

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BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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Thanks Pedro! (good eye by the way) ;)

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

Gonzer Grand Master

Gonzer

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Aechmea blanchettiana 'orange'

Orange my butt! Kim, have you been playin' in Photoshop? :hmm:

That color is exquisite!

 

 

Gbarce Grand Master

Gbarce

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yeah I notice that fantastic colors come out when I wet the leaves of my broms. that's why I like watering then so much even If I don't need to.

Love the vrisea Hybrids. those were offered here years ago then suddenly disappeared. I need to snatch one up when they become available.

Gene

Manila, Philippines

53 feet above sea level - inland

Hot and dry in summer, humid and sticky monsoon season, perfect weather Christmas time

http://freakofnaturezzz.blogspot.com/

ariscott Grand Master

ariscott

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Rain.... I have to wait till Sept :(

Ari & Scott

Darwin, NT, Australia

-12°32'53" 131°10'20"

Kim Grand Master

Kim

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Bo, I have a good contact for you for the vriesea. Oh wait, I got that contact from you! :rolleyes:

Wow, Bill, smashing group photo of your collection in the mist, a riot of color! Bet they got a good drenching today and yesterday.

Thanks for the names, Pete. I see you know your broms! Respect!

Gonzer, the rain did all the photoshopping for me this time. :)

Gene, your garden is divine, but a few tesselated vriesea might be just the touch... :winkie:

Ari, so do you have to irrigate during the dry season? Seems that would be a major chore on your large parcel.

Kim Cyr

Between the beach and the bays, Point Loma, San Diego, California USA
and on a 300 year-old lava flow, Pahoa, Hawaii, 1/4 mile from the 2018 flow
All characters  in this work are fictitious. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.

ariscott Grand Master

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Yes.... I do irrigate. I have been installing sprinkler system as I am planting. It was manual system originally and I only had to turn on and off taps to irrigate certain part of the garden. 2 years ago, Scott installed automated system with controller, solenoids and all... now we just have to check all the sprinkler heads every now and then to make sure they are not blocked.

Regards, Ari :)

Ari & Scott

Darwin, NT, Australia

-12°32'53" 131°10'20"

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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Since it was drizzling when I got home, I had another chance to snap some I missed! :)

This Hannibal Lechter courtesy the Generous Mr Ed!

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Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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This first one is from Jim Wright.. :)post-27-060781600 1305767383_thumb.jpg

post-27-030700000 1305767428_thumb.jpg These were purchases...

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Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

Pedro 65 Grand Master

Pedro 65

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Since it was drizzling when I got home, I had another chance to snap some I missed! :)

This Hannibal Lechter courtesy the Generous Mr Ed!

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Nice lector, when he pups get some up on a log or in a tree, they LOVE it :D :D

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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And then two different sides of a Vresia bloom that seems happy...

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pix taken on two different days..

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

Pedro 65 Grand Master

Pedro 65

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And then two different sides of a Vresia bloom that seems happy...

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pix taken on two different days..

Stunning Bill, Flower looks like Darth Vaders Light Sabre :drool:

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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yeah pete, it first caught my eye at sunset the other night because it was GLOWING.. I was a little late to grab the camera, thus that shot is a little blurry.

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

Walter John Grand Master

Walter John

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Nice Bill, post #3 :greenthumb:

Happy Gardening

Cheers,

Wal

Queensland, Australia.

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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Thanks Wal. I think of it as my little color spot... :D

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

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