tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288778153586473465.post6902439888944940397..comments2024-03-10T04:10:20.873-04:00Comments on The Rainforest Garden: Neoregelia Bromeliads in Full Sun? Growing Tips.Steve Asbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00095474295719758914noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288778153586473465.post-33574599152108132932013-01-04T18:42:49.646-05:002013-01-04T18:42:49.646-05:00Hi, Noel from Melbourne Australia
I have just been...Hi, Noel from Melbourne Australia<br />I have just been given a bromeliad and do not know if it is a 'neo'. But I can tell you it has spiky leaves and from being in the morning sun for three weeks the throat has gone bright red. Had to take it out of the sun yesterday as it was 42 degrees celcius. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04689089299324577884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288778153586473465.post-62792173321245708842011-04-22T08:33:58.337-04:002011-04-22T08:33:58.337-04:00HI THERE!
IM MARIO From the Philippines.
Usually w...HI THERE!<br />IM MARIO From the Philippines.<br />Usually we put Bromeliads outside the house specially in full sun. Because the color will be more vibrant. <br />THank youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288778153586473465.post-10077579784477070292010-08-08T23:27:22.220-04:002010-08-08T23:27:22.220-04:00great tips - I may try one day! Love the red in t...great tips - I may try one day! Love the red in the last two photos.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04232693432045335251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288778153586473465.post-3970357417295098212010-08-06T02:09:42.421-04:002010-08-06T02:09:42.421-04:00Thanks for sharing your experience Steve ;-)
I ha...Thanks for sharing your experience Steve ;-)<br /><br />I have just placed my broms at the outer side of my porch to have a little more indirect sunlight since my billbergia gave me just a 'skinny' flower. I hope my broms will grow better with a little more light he he...<br /><br />Btw, your neoregelia collection is remarkable!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05867061279916535777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288778153586473465.post-23572016710389339692010-08-05T12:18:58.076-04:002010-08-05T12:18:58.076-04:00NanaK:
I had the fireball cultivar myself and have...NanaK:<br />I had the fireball cultivar myself and have to say that it is one of the least cold hardy neos out there... they sure are fun though.Steve Asbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00095474295719758914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288778153586473465.post-13599154609408594082010-08-05T05:13:44.770-04:002010-08-05T05:13:44.770-04:00What a difference between the neo planted in full ...What a difference between the neo planted in full sun and the one under the lady palms. I only have one touted as a sun lover "fireball" that I think I should give a little shade to and see if it colors up better. Great information in this post.NanaKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02425496284594894548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288778153586473465.post-6178912657250102652010-08-04T15:22:09.022-04:002010-08-04T15:22:09.022-04:00Kimberly:
I'm glad you found it useful! I spe...Kimberly:<br />I'm glad you found it useful! I spend way to much time researching stuff. If somethings wrong with a plant or I make a new purchase I go all out on reading all my books, going to the library and checking online. I have a nice book collection going. :)<br /><br />africanaussie:<br />Yeah, they shouldn't need too much light, especially with the high UV index in Oz! That afternoon sun is the harshest, especially in the tropics.<br /><br />Danger Garden:<br />I'm so excited to see their potential on the coloring! It seems like the coloring is much nicer in winter, but never has it been as pronounced as on yours! They also seem to be growing faster than mine... the heat is pretty stifling.<br /><br />Karen: Scattershot and inexpert are great ways to describe my methods too. I learn as I go, and just read up as much as I can. Blogging friends are just as valuable as books, I've found. BTW. was your blog design a template or custom designed?Steve Asbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00095474295719758914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288778153586473465.post-37578617610010788662010-08-04T00:29:07.595-04:002010-08-04T00:29:07.595-04:00Very cool that you are giving such specific info a...Very cool that you are giving such specific info about growing those beautiful bromeliads. I never thought they could survive in the NW but Loree (danger garden) has been trying them and now I realize she got some from you, how cool! Thanks for your recent comment on my blog, I am honored by your visit when my gardening efforts are so scattershot and inexpert. Cheers!Karenhttp://greenwalks.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288778153586473465.post-91876386308767078582010-08-03T23:20:10.776-04:002010-08-03T23:20:10.776-04:00Great info! I am going to print this for future re...Great info! I am going to print this for future reference. The 2 neoregelias that I purchased from Rare Plant Research this spring were put in almost identical places. One of them LOVES it, the other I had to move due to a little bleaching of the leaves. And you are right about the ones you sent me (thanks again!) their color is fabulous! This has been a freaky cool summer here in Portland (not good for the tomatoes) I'm glad at least the bromeliads are enjoying it!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288778153586473465.post-51673949313592818552010-08-03T22:58:16.324-04:002010-08-03T22:58:16.324-04:00I have just recently moved a lot of my bromeliads ...I have just recently moved a lot of my bromeliads into an area where they will get more sunlight, but I agree they do not need too much! Mine get filtered morning and midday sun and then shade all afternoon.africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288778153586473465.post-87590006216687562822010-08-03T20:47:07.670-04:002010-08-03T20:47:07.670-04:00Very educational, RG. You shed the perfect light o...Very educational, RG. You shed the perfect light on the brom situation. I've obviously not got my locations down pat...and admittedly, several of them are up against the house in the mixed lighting. Hmmmmm! I'll have to rethink the locations!Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18123627573356760362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288778153586473465.post-35769463836451733492010-08-03T18:07:55.749-04:002010-08-03T18:07:55.749-04:00missysgarden:
I've tried that as well! Honest...missysgarden:<br />I've tried that as well! Honestly, its been a while since I've thought to do it, but there are a few that I might plant that way out back since its a little wet there. The best part of potting them that way is the ease of removing during a freeze.<br /><br />Julie:<br />What kind were they? I've done the same thing at the base of some leggy gardenia bushes. The added benefit for me is that they're elevated above the soggy soil! Good luck! I'm sure they'll so great.Steve Asbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00095474295719758914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288778153586473465.post-42718356300191142752010-08-03T17:38:40.527-04:002010-08-03T17:38:40.527-04:00Talk about perfect timing! I just purchased a pot...Talk about perfect timing! I just purchased a pot holding 4 broms today, and am placing them up under my hibiscus bushes that have minimal leaves on the lower part facing toward my prorch...so am sticking them int o the branching for some form and color down there. It is all shade down there, and I am hoping it will work. Fingers crossed.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04402220963886597754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4288778153586473465.post-79971232969659865992010-08-03T17:00:01.825-04:002010-08-03T17:00:01.825-04:00I agree - the rules for broms can vary depending o...I agree - the rules for broms can vary depending on so many factors. When we first started with bromeliads an "expert" advised double potting - keeping the brom in a pot and burying a slightly larger pot in the ground to place it in. This ensures good drainage and allows you to move it as needed. While many of ours are now in the ground, I've found it a great way to experiment with where to place them so they can be moved frequently without disturbing the roots until the ideal spot is found.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com