Neil C Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 Thought I'd share my bromeliad tree. Initially tied on with fishing line and left to fend for themselves. Anyone else have anything similar? Please share if you do. I've also include some before pics taken several years ago. Regards Neil 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Really full garden Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 Spectacular ! Do you know the name of the red neo ? El Oasis - beach garden, distinct wet/dry season ,year round 20-38c Las Heliconias - jungle garden ,800m elevation,150+ inches rainfall, year round 15-28c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edric Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 Very nice Neil, Ed MOSQUITO LAGOON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palm crazy Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 (edited) I love the look, for some reason the first one looks very christmassy, put some light on and your good to go! Edited December 1, 2016 by Palm crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYZ Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 Nice job. This is a corner of my old front garden in Guatemala. Red bromes in the case are Neo. 'Fireball'. Incredibly prolific plants that must have good light to show off color. Shade-grow plants will generally be green. For size reference, the alcantarea is almost 2.80 m/9' across 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pando Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 (edited) 13 minutes ago, stone jaguar said: For size reference, the alcantarea is almost 2.80 m/9' across That is a huge imperialis. How old is it? Oh, and beautiful tree Neil. I'd like to do something like this in my yard, I got plenty of trees to hang things off of. Edited December 1, 2016 by Pando Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doranakandawatta Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 For palms I know where to ask; either for seeds or seedlings, But how is it for bromeliads? seeds? plants? worldwide shipping? Who knows? Philippe Jungle Paradise in Sri Lanka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil C Posted December 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 I'm afraid I have no idea what the red neos are but a google search suggests fireball is a good bet. Do none of the nurseries in Sri lanka carry any bromeliads? Thank all for the replies and pics. Regards Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Really full garden Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 This is not a tree but a retaining wall. These are on Dypsis lutescens trunks. 8 El Oasis - beach garden, distinct wet/dry season ,year round 20-38c Las Heliconias - jungle garden ,800m elevation,150+ inches rainfall, year round 15-28c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil C Posted December 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 That brom wall looks great. I seem to remember you starting a second one? Regards Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro 65 Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 Look Fab Neil, must get some looks when people drive past, you need a Tiger or 2 up in a sunny spot in the fork of the tree. Love the Spanish moss,( Tillandsia usenoides) sets it off.. Pete 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil C Posted December 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 Thanks Pete. The birds steal bits of the moss for their nests but I'm worry someone might jump the fence and swipe big chunks of it. There is a small portion of moss in the bush right by the fence so if someone really wants some I'm hoping they help themselves to that first. Regards Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pip Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 That tree is amazing. I can only dream of establishing something similar in my garden as it is just too dry down this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Really full garden Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 5 hours ago, Neil C said: That brom wall looks great. I seem to remember you starting a second one? Regards Neil Yes I did, the wall in this photo was the source for broms for the new one so for the moment it is not quite as lush as it appears in this older photo. El Oasis - beach garden, distinct wet/dry season ,year round 20-38c Las Heliconias - jungle garden ,800m elevation,150+ inches rainfall, year round 15-28c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYZ Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 Pando: That alcantarea was about 10 years old from seed when the photo was taken. It bloomed out a couple years later in 2015. It was a very run-of-the-mill variety from Tropiflora, but I also had some very good select reds from other sources out back that achieved similar dimensions over the same time period. IME, Alcantarea imperialis grows much larger under cool tropical/subtropical conditions than they do in fully warm tropical gardens. More specifically, warm (not hot) days coupled with cool nights appear to be key to getting ~9' diameters at flowering on a a consistent basis. I have a well-grown offset of a very fine red clone, originally from Guy Wrinkle, fully exposed year-round on my deck in the Bay Area and it has also grown from a solid grass pup to a sizeable potted example (4.5' diameter) in four+ years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil C Posted December 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 That imperialis in your photo is a true monster. It's amazing the dimensions that some Bromeliads can achieve. Regards Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daryl Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Spectacular, Neil! what a great display it makes. Daryl 1 Gold Coast, Queensland Latitude 28S. Mild, Humid Subtropical climate. Rainfall - not consistent enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzer Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Neil, add some Quesnelia marmorata and Aechmea 'Bert' for some clinging/climbing types. The tree looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil C Posted December 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Thanks I'll look into those plants. Regards Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro 65 Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 On 02/12/2016, 22:37:22, Neil C said: Thanks Pete. The birds steal bits of the moss for their nests but I'm worry someone might jump the fence and swipe big chunks of it. There is a small portion of moss in the bush right by the fence so if someone really wants some I'm hoping they help themselves to that first. Regards Neil Next time yr down this way, { if you want) bring 2 mtrs of the Tillandsia ( spanish moss) for 2 good sized well coloured Tigers ( currently in full sun) which will bite on to the tree esp in a fork tied on with long strips of hessian or the likes, and for would be thieve's put a sign up saying Smile for the camera's.. Edit, heres 1 for example Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PalmatierMeg Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 Neil, your tree is an inspiration! I went to a bromeliad sale today and bought several species of Tillandsia, including Spanish moss, and small Neos to decorate my large spinach tree. I plan to start attaching them tomorrow. Meg Palms of Victory I shall wear Cape Coral (It's Just Paradise) Florida Zone 10A on the Isabelle Canal Elevation: 15 feetI'd like to be under the sea in an octopus' garden in the shade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben1 Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 Really good job, Neil. Love the look with T. usneoides! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa Scott Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 On 12/1/2016 6:39:19, Neil C said: I'm afraid I have no idea what the red neos are but a google search suggests fireball is a good bet. Do none of the nurseries in Sri lanka carry any bromeliads? Thank all for the replies and pics. Regards Neil Neil, What is the height of the leaves on the red neos? There is a larger hybrid of "Fireball" that is named "Superball" H8" x W15", "Fireball is about half the size of "Superball". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WonderKeeper Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 Great looking Super Fireball at it best... The Spanish moss add to a wild touch.... Beautiful Nice work to all.... Here are my Trees .. In the Bay Area 5 http://www.youtube.com/user/WonderKeeper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro 65 Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 1 hour ago, WonderKeeper said: Great looking Super Fireball at it best... The Spanish moss add to a wild touch.... Beautiful Nice work to all.... Here are my Trees .. In the Bay Area Awesome ,assorted display Kenneth Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palm Tree Jim Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 These tress look amazing! You all have inspired me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin S Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 I have some growing in the trees in Hawaii. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WonderKeeper Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 Thanks All for your kind comments. Hope to see more pictures of everyone trees Kenneth Nguyen http://www.youtube.com/user/WonderKeeper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt in OC Posted December 8, 2016 Report Share Posted December 8, 2016 Uhhhh, imperialis can get 9' wide?? Oops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennybenjamin Posted December 8, 2016 Report Share Posted December 8, 2016 Looks awesome Neil!! Very well done!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil C Posted December 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2016 Wow there are some great ones out there Kevin and Kenneth!! Regards Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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