Tag: bromeliads

Beautiful Bromeliads and Mischievous Mosquitoes

Posted: June 26, 2020

In January, 2016, I moved back to Florida from another southern state. It was great to see familiar plants and to be able to go to the beach again.I love the dizzying varieties of beautiful bromeliads, but could… Read More

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension

Tags: Aechmea, Anana, Bacillus thuringiensis, Billbergia, bromeliads, BT, color in the landscape, Florida mosquitoes, Guzmania, mosquito control, Neoregelia, preventing mosquito breeding, shade gardening

Growing Bromeliads

by Samantha Murray

Posted: February 22, 2016

Characterized by their colorful foliage and flowers, bromeliads make great houseplants and some can also be grown outdoors in containers, gardens, and even on trees or other surfaces. Bromeliad Facts In the wild, bromeliads are epiphytes, which means… Read More

Category: Home Landscapes, SFYL Hot Topic

Tags: bromeliads, container plants, houseplants, Lawn & Garden Hot Topic, native plants

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