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I picked up 2 small hybrid bromeliads from a nursery in N. Attleboro (Brigg's Nursery) around the first week of October. I was attracted to this rather new bromeliad with beautiful pink flowers which I had not seen before. They also have pretty, long, thin and darker green leaves, more like grass leaves rather than the usual lighter green and wider leaves.

I have had bromeliad in the past. Most people have seen the pink, 'pineapple' bromeliad; although I am not sure how many people know its name, let alone its pronunciation or spelling.

This past winter I picked up a few small hybrid bromeliad with red and yellow flowers. Those bromeliad blooms were all gone.

I have been trying to grow and nurture their offspring which are called "pups" or "offsets" after the "mother plants" are gone. I now have 8 baby bromeliads growing. It remains to be seen if and when they will mature enough to produce blooms and create a new generation of bromeliads.

I usually water the bromeliads every 3 - 4 days. I try to put the water in the cup at the base of the plants. Yesterday I saw something purple near one of the 2 pink bromeliad flowers as I happened to walk pass them.

It was such a pleasant surprise because there had been no signs of growth of any buds or flowers from the pink stalks.

The small purple flower only has 3 petals. So far this is the only flower.
I wonder whether there will be more. In any case, I consider this to be such a special treat that I need to share the occasion with all my friends and flower-lovers.

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Missy said:

I was recently given this pink bromeliad as a housewarming present, complete with 2 purple flowers. I was wondering if you discovered the name of the plant, specifically the genus. I am trying to research it so that I can take care of it properly. I do not have a green thumb and it is so pretty I want it to last a little while.

Thanks for any info you can give me!

Regards,
Missy

Link | April 8, 2009 10:19 AM
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pat said:

Try searching info on -- tillandsia cyanea.

Mine seems to be thriving. The blooming season has passed and I have not seen the baby offsprings like regular bromiliad produces.

I'll try to find out more info.

Link | April 8, 2009 4:50 PM
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pat said:

Try tillandsia cyanea.

Link | April 8, 2009 4:52 PM
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