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Each Bromeliad will have more than one preferred growing situation, as most Bromeliads are very adaptable. The symbols explain where they are best suited in the garden, which is not necessarily the situation they are found in the wild. Where the variety is quite happy in more than one situation, several symbols will be used together, for example epiphyte and terrestrial together. Where only one symbol is used, the variety is not likely to prefer other situations.
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Nidularium amazonicum: Olive green leaves with burgundy edges on top and rusty red colouring underneath make this an attractive plant. Similar to Nidularium innocentii, which has white flowers as opposed to the green flowers of this species.
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Nidularium longiflorum: A recent import from Brazil, this lovely Nidularium has large rosettes of wide moss green leaves, up to 70cm across. At flowering, centre bracts of soft pink or light red appear, with long white flowers arising from the centre.
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Pitcairnia flammea: This native of Eastern Brazil loves moist soil and shady conditions. Tall graceful arching leaves of deep green are perfect as a background for the nearly 50cm high vivid red flower spikes that appear profusely.
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Pitcairnia heterophylla: This plant has a grasslike appearance, except for the base, which is bulbous and quite spiny. It is one of the few deciduous Bromeliads. The very showy red petalled flowers with green bracts appear in spring. Ideal for moist shady areas in the garden where it will quickly clump up.
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PLANT SIZE, SHIPPING & CARE
All our plants are sold as bare root pups, approximately 15-30cm high for larger species and 10-15cm high for small species, unless otherwise noted. Please allow approximately 5-10 days for your order to arrive, as we harvest the pups to order for maximum freshness. If you are not satisfied with any part of your shipment upon arrival, notify us within five business days for instructions. Please file a claim with the carrier for anything damaged in shipment. Remove the pups from their packaging immediately on arrival, water well by immersing for a few minutes and keep in a cool, shady place with a misting of water every few days, until you are ready to plant them.
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