Bromeliad Plants For Sale In South Africa
What is Bromeliad Plants?
Is plant of tropical and subtropical America, typically having short stems with rosettes of stiff, spiny leaves. Some kinds are epiphytic and many are cultivated as pot plants. The bromeliad family is large and varied. Its two best-known members, pineapples and Spanish moss, give an idea of the diversity of this group of plants.
Bromeliad Plants For Sale In South Africa
Prices from R30-R800 per plant.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
Are bromeliads indigenous to South Africa?
Bromeliads are native to the tropical & sub tropical regions of South America.
Is bromeliad a good house plant?
Bromeliads make great low-maintenance indoor plants as they don’t require much sun and only need to be watered about once a week when kept indoors. If bromedliads love humidity, be sure to keep them away from air conditioning and cold drafts and mist with a spray bottle every couple of days.
What is the lifespan of a bromeliad?
Bromeliads live for two to five years . They’re one of those plants that blooms once when it hits maturity, and then slowly dies off as it puts all its energy into producing new plants, called pups. Bromeliad blooms last up to six months, so you get a long-lived bloom for the plant’s lone flower show.
How fast does bromeliad grow?
How fast does a bromeliad grow? Bromeliads are slow-growers and can take from one to three years to mature into blooming plants.
Do bromeliads like sun or shade?
All do fine in bright shade, and some can take sun – even full sun – which can enhance their colouration. Bromeliads do best in Zone 10. However, they make excellent container plants, so in Zone 9B they can be planted in pots and moved in during cold weather.
How often do you water a bromeliad plant?
While their roots prefer to be moist, they can never be allowed to remain soggy. Water that does not drain properly through your potting medium can cause your plant to develop root or crown rot. It is often times sufficient to water your bromeliad once a week .
Where should I put bromeliads in my house?
Most bromeliads will thrive on a table or countertop a few feet away from a window . Do not place your bromeliad directly in a south facing window. The leaves are likely to scorch with too much direct sunlight.
Can bromeliads grow without soil?
However, their ability to grow without soil is one of their main attractions and growing them mounted is a great way to show off this quality. There are some bromeliads that do better mounted and even others that don’t like to be potted at all.
What happens to a bromeliad after it flowers?
Technically, yes, the bromeliad does die after flowering . Once the bromeliad blooms, it does begin a slow dying process that will last a year or so. However, even though the plant has reached maturity, bloomed, and begun its descent, you can still do things to encourage the growth of bromeliad pups.
Do bromeliads only flower once?
Bromeliads often have both striking foliage as well as flowers. However, a bromeliad will only bloom once throughout its lifespan . Although that seems like a bummer, especially if you bought the bromeliad for its blooms, the flowers actually last for a good portion of time generally 3 to 6 months.
Are bromeliads easy to grow?
Bromeliads are tropical plants that are typically easy to grow . There are a few that are fussier than others. Some bromeliads require high amounts of humidity or light to thrive, others need special temperatures. Many bromeliads just need an occasional watering and that’s it.
Can you leave bromeliad pups?
You can either leave the pups where they are or remove them once they’ve grown large enough to plant them in their own containers.