Bromeliad ID?

brinkerh420 · Dec 28, 2011

Yesterday, I visited MAtthaei Botanical Gardens and bought a bromeliad for 6.00. It was listed as Neoreglia Bromeliad, but had no specific name.
I thought Neo. Domino, but the brom is at least 18" wide and 12" tall. (the pics have my Green Tree Frog in them)

Full Brom Shot

epiphytes etc. · Dec 28, 2011

I don't have an ID for you, but can tell you that it's a huge plant that offsets well. I have a couple of 3'+ clumps.

brinkerh420 · Dec 29, 2011

Another weird thing:
It was bought planted in a pot with soil. Is it terrestrial or should I put it in the air like other neo's.

epiphytes etc. · Dec 29, 2011

Neo's can be grown just fine in soil.

flyingSquirrel · Dec 29, 2011

The water in that brom looks pretty dirty. I'm not an expert but I have read from some sources that the brom cup should always have fresh clean water in it. I'd recommend thoroughly flooding the cup with clean water until it overflows and displaces all the dirty water. Clean water prevents diseases and rotting out I believe.

frogparty · Dec 29, 2011

I wouldn't worry about it if I were you.
As for the ID.... If it wasn't tagged... You'll never know

flyingSquirrel · Dec 29, 2011

frogparty said:
I wouldn't worry about it if I were you.
As for the ID.... If it wasn't tagged... You'll never know

Dirty water in a brom is ok?

frogparty · Dec 29, 2011

Yeah. You think they stay all pristine and clean in the canopy? The decaying material that gets caught is how they get fertilized in addition to animal droppings

epiphytes etc. · Dec 29, 2011

If it's the same one I have, then it's a Kent's plant. Maybe you can check out their site for an id.

brinkerh420 · Dec 29, 2011

Yes! Matthaei Botanical Gardens are listed as one of the recipients of Kents Bromeliads.

flyingSquirrel · Dec 30, 2011

frogparty said:
Yeah. You think they stay all pristine and clean in the canopy? The decaying material that gets caught is how they get fertilized in addition to animal droppings

I will agree with your statement that the brom cups may fill with detritus in the jungle canopy. However I would argue that the water itself remains clean and fresh due to frequent rainfall. So regardless of detritus buildup, the water would in general be refreshed on a regular basis. That said, you do have far more experience and knowledge than I do.

brinkerh420 · Dec 30, 2011

Here are two other broms from the NARBC that have no ID. Can anyone ID the for me?

And is this a brom pup that is just starting to form?

brinkerh420 · Jan 6, 2012

Bump

Can anyone ID these two Broms?

Bromeliad ID?

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