By Ralph E. Mitchell You would think from their image that pineapples originated in Hawaii. The pineapple, which is a type of bromeliad like Spanish moss, actually originated in the tropical Americas and the Caribbean. Explorers moved the ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
By Ralph E. Mitchell Many gardeners treasure bromeliads because of their adaptation to very shady areas. This characteristic help brighten up dark, shady sites. However, what if you have all sun and still want a bromeliad? Are you going ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
A: Bromeliads come from a wide range of environments, from areas with deep shade to full sun, so chances are good you can find a bromeliad suitable for the amount of light your landscape receives. Light exposure can alter a bromeliad's leaf ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
Q: Can you please tell me what plants I have growing wild on my property on Amelia Island? I have searched and searched on the web but can't find anything like them. They appear to be some type of succulent, possibly in the Aloe family. A: ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
The attractive silver-grey, banded foliage of this easy-care bromeliad is a perfect background for the brilliant, springtime flower stalk which emerges from the tight center rosette of leaves. The flower stalk is composed of a cluster of rosy ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes