Easy no fuss plants. The popularity of Bromeliads is exploding these days.Keep it up Scott and I'll be sorry I keep looking at your Brom pics. That's all I need is another plant group to get interested in.
I have not had a problem with pests, but Bromeliads are not immune to infestation. A few of the common pests on Bromeliads are mealybugs, scales and weevils.I don't think I have seen a bromeliad with bugs. Do you have any problems with pests at all - ever???
Dean, Do not include the Cryptanthus as a mounting epiphyte. These are terrestrial Bromeliads and need soil. I learned this the hard way a few years ago thinking all Bromeliads could be used for mounting.Funny you should post those Cryptanthus Scott. I was just about to purchase some and include them in an article on mounting epiphytes. Do you know the ultimate size of these guys? I'm guessing they stay fairly diminutive???
Thanks for the heads up - I was on my way to learn how I usually do - aka the "hard way."Dean, Do not include the Cryptanthus as a mounting epiphyte. These are terrestrial Bromeliads and need soil. I learned this the hard way a few years ago thinking all Bromeliads could be used for mounting.
I thought that was the only way to learn.Thanks for the heads up - I was on my way to learn how I usually do - aka the "hard way."
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