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weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
October 09, 2009
12:40 AM Post #7150225
| We came from here
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1037235/
This topic is open to anyone remotely interested in bromeliads, nationally or internationally, and all experts and beginners are welcome.
Photos are greatly admired!
Sue
Nidularium 'Ruby Lee'
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weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
October 09, 2009
12:45 AM Post #7150232
| Sorry about that, theres quite a bit of dust on that plant! |
brical1
brisbane
Australia
October 09, 2009
06:33 AM Post #7150472
| Dust or no dust ...it sure is pretty Sue! |
MyaC
Magnetic Island
Australia
(Zone 11)
October 09, 2009
06:36 AM Post #7150476
| Sue, just read the old Brom thread,wow what a read and what gorgeous broms you all have...I'll have to keep up this time... |
brical1
brisbane
Australia
October 09, 2009
06:46 AM Post #7150491
| Not another addiction for you Mya lol!! |
MyaC
Magnetic Island
Australia
(Zone 11)
October 09, 2009
06:49 AM Post #7150498
| No way...the wallabies actually eat Broms!!! I do however have a few or (10) in hanging baskets... |
ctmorris
barmera
Australia
October 09, 2009
06:53 AM Post #7150505
| Hi everyone. Beautiful pics as usual. Mike I wanted my son to make my shadehouse from the PVC and star droppers but he insisted on using timber. I didn't argue as he is building it. I thought that I might give a smaller version of yours a go myself up the back. I acquired Kiwi "cream, sunset and dusk and Alcantarea imperialis "rubra". Only small plants but hopefully will soon grow. Don't growl at me. I'm only doing as my son told me to do, " buy lots of broms for the shadehouse" Colleen |
weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
October 10, 2009
06:13 AM Post #7154022
| Hi Judy, thanks! Ruby Lee is blushing! he he.
Hi Mya, its ok if you just want to lurk and drool, no pressure to chat! However, pics of your hanging baskets might be nice.
Colleen, good girl! A nice selection of plants you have got there. They will grow quite quickly really.
I went to the orchid show, but got sidetracked to a bromeliad sale. The ladies garden was great, and she kindly showed us all over. I bought a couple of nice broms, but they were wrongly named which is a pain, but will be a surprise when they mature.
Anyway, I got to the Orchid show around 11.30am and most of the good stuff was gone, but worse, they had had a lot of broms for sale, and only the dregs remained. I did manage to pick up a couple of smaller foliage vrieseas and a Neo 'Grand Slam' and all for a reasonable price, so thats got my addiction fed for another day.
Its presently raining a good soft rain here, so I don't have to water tomorrow, and the dust will finally be washed off, and the tanks topped up for the summer.
I'll start another thread for the orchid show, but leave you with this
Aechmea gracilis (small form) flowering now
Sue
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weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
October 11, 2009
04:43 AM Post #7157021
| Well, another day of addiction has been satisfied. My friend and I did some markets and Nurseries today, and we asked for discounts on damaged or old broms. I was lucky enough to get an Alcantarea heloisae at half price, and my friend got a very large Vriesea ospinae 'Gruberi' for a very good price too, so we went away very happy.
We also went to the 'Tip shop' and got some venetian blinds to cut up for labels, aswell as some 200mm pots and i scored some nice lamp bases. All in all, a lovely day.
I bought my Alcant. home and tidied up the dead leaves, hosed out the Debris and repotted it a bit deeper in the pot, with fresh mix and fertiliser and some bamboo stakes to secure it. It looks 100% improved.
We also went halves in an old pot of Vrieseas (unknown) in which the original plant had died off, but there were 6 pups, so it will be interesting to see what they turn out to be.
Lovely soft rain again this evening! Nice and cool.
I hope everyone has had a productive gardening weekend.
Sue
Neoregelia NOID
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bromalong
tannum sands QLD
Australia
October 12, 2009
05:03 AM Post #7160323
| Hi everyone been a bit flat out with pups and other things ! Sue sounds like you did alright with your latest plants you never know when they turn up, with your venetian blinds I forgot to mention that some blinds will absorb moisture and they are of not much use for name tags ( only came across one batch) the rest have been great. what size poly did you have trouble with?Collen great stuff, things are going along nicely new greenhouse and some nice plants (and I wouldn't argue with some one building me a green house)
check out the link. http://www.imperialis.com.br. pic is for you sue cheers.
ps remember to look for fly spot scale now is the time the little bugger start to get active
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ctmorris
barmera
Australia
October 12, 2009
05:41 AM Post #7160342
| Hi all. Well I've started my wish list off with Neo. Amazing Grace. Sue. I thought that was a beautiful one of yours. Have 2 more Broms for the new shadehouse coming. Vriesea Gigant and Neo Medusa [deroose] John left me some money while he was here last time and he said that he would like Medusa so I found them on e-bay. He thanked me for getting him interested in Broms while he was up here last time. He said it has been a sanity saver. I thought that was really lovely. Well must go into the tearoom and have a cuppa. Have a good night. Colleen |
jungle_girl
Toowoomba
Australia
October 12, 2009
06:43 AM Post #7160418
| Hi All, new to this thread but love Broms. I have Neoregelias, Tilandsias, a Guzmania (don't know how it survived the frosts we had in Winter) & a couple of Achmea Fasciata. When I figure out how, I'll put up a couple of pics. Not surprised about the dust on your beauty, weed_woman, after the dust storms that we had but must say that I envy you the rain. We are still in severe drought conditions up here, had 3 mils yesterday, first rain for 2 months!! I'm also mad about epiphyliums. Anybody know where I can get named varieities? |
weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
October 13, 2009
04:20 AM Post #7163924
| Mmmmm, Mike, Is that a Charcarodon Tiger I see? *turning green with envy* I haven't even started with the venetians, as I just took possesion of an order of 1000 tags from the hort suppliers, so won't be needing the blinds just yet, but I'll be sure to try one first. Actually, its quite a nice blind, with nothing wrong with it, and it seems a shame to cut it up.
The poly pipe that collapsed was 25mm, which we use from our tank and pump, but it wasn't high pressure pipe, so the walls must have been thinner. I need to get a bit of the stronger stuff to make a bit of a tent for the figs this year.
Colleen, you're off and racing! Yes, that Neo I pictured, I am assuming was Amazing Grace, but I am not 100% sure, but it certainly was a nice one. Thats where seeing the actual plant you are buying is a big advantage, as you can be a bit disappointed when buying stuff on the internet, and you get an inferior example. Never be afraid to ask the seller for a picture of the actual plant, especially if you are spending a larger ammount.
Hello Jungle Girl, in the wilds of Toowoomba! he he. Sorry to hear it is so dry up there in the garden city. I'll cross my fingers that you get some rain soon. We have had hot (33) and dry winds today, so all benefits of the weekends drizzle have been lost! Nevermind. i just hope we get rain before summer, or eventually we'll have to buy water in.
Anyway, I can't wait to see your pics when you are able. Welcome to the thread.
Mike, you are right, I have found a few specks on broms and other plants, aswell as the odd soft brown scale. I sprayed some confidor 2 weeks ago, and a follow up spray last weekend, and I make sure I pick off the old ones so i can monitor for new. So far, so good!
Neophytum 'Firecracker'
Sue
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ctmorris
barmera
Australia
October 13, 2009
04:45 AM Post #7163933
| Hi everyone. Oh Sue you just dangled another carrot in front of me in the shape of a "Firecracker" Beautiful. Welcome to the Brom site Jungle_Girl. Hope you have as much fun as I do on here. If you need a cuppa the Tearoom is always open as well. You can pop in there and have a chat and put some pics of other parts of your garden up if you wish. It's not been a very nice day here. A drizzle of rain but lots of wind. I think the whole country is getting the wind. Here's hoping for a better day tomorrow. Colleen |
bromalong
tannum sands QLD
Australia
October 13, 2009
07:00 AM Post #7164009
| Hi all Sue that neo Char Tiger is a dog that cost heaps no banding and poor colour its what you got to look for when buying one, tooooo many of them out there, I think if you take your time you will get a good one and a lot cheaper,Hello jungle girl and welcome you shouldn't have any trouble finding good Broms in Toowoomba have heard that they grow some real stunners there.how you post photos on this thread is by clicking the mouse pointer over the word Browse (see below) then up loading from a saved file,Sue nice colour on the firecracker , Its one I haven't seen before ! Re poly pipe I use 50mm agricultural poly its cheaper and fits over the end of a star picket neatly to use high pressure pipe and fit over a star picket it needs to be 68mm and cost a packet (have been using agri poly over my friut tress for years to hold netting and never had a problem yet) pic is Aech chantinii black on black its very hi on my wish list Cheers 
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weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
October 13, 2009
11:00 PM Post #7166799
| Thats a stunning pic Mike. I can see why its on your list. I recently aquired A. chantinii and will ait and see how it goes through the cold season before I buy any of its cultivars.
I wasn't sure of your N. Carcharodon Tiger, and secretly thought it wasn't very well marked, but didn't want to insult be saying so. Whew! Yes I will need to view the plant before i purchase. I know from the variety I get from my Neo Blushing Tiger, that you're lucky to get one well marked one from a single plant. Of course, when you do get one, you keep it!
Colleen, Firecracker is a nice, smaller brom, that can take full sun. It was plain green when I bought it, but I knew what it was meant to look like, so in the sun it went! Of course, that keeps it small too, and I have half a mind to fertilise the pups and put them in shade to get them a bit bigger, as they are half the size of the parent, but have wonderful colour.
I forgot to add Jungle Girl, that Jean (sunset) in the tea room on the Aussie forum, is the Epi lady. She will probably be able to give you info on epi sellers.
Windy, dusty and hot here today. i did a shift at bunnings, and crikey they have some colourful geraniums there!
Happy gardening all
Sue |
weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
October 17, 2009
05:09 AM Post #7178632
| hello...ello...llo...lo...o, is anyone there?...here?...ere?...
I know Leisa is tied up with some stuff, but colleen, where are you?, Mike? Glenda? C'mon, i need my brom friend fix! I've done nothing brommy for a couple of days, in fact, didn't even get into the brom house today! (guess that means I didn't mist the tillandsia seeds...doh!)
I was thinking about hitting the markets again, but I might start saving for the next shade extension, as i'm full to bursting again! Its a great time for getting the stock going!
Sue
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ctmorris
barmera
Australia
October 17, 2009
06:24 AM Post #7178671
| Hi Sue. Have been just lurking around for a couple of days. Not much to say. 2 new broms arrived Thursday. Medusa and gigant. Beautiful specimens from Queensland Wholesale Broms. Is that package of broms for me Sue? just joking they're lovely. It's always nicer to have someone giving you a hand to do the garden but you shouldn't work him so hard. 1 more week to go before I'm on my holiday, then another 1 week and my shade house should be done. WhooHoo. Then the work starts moving everything into it. Cant wait. I'm very tired tonight so will catch everyone tomorrow. Goodnight. Colleen |
LeisaD
Brisbane
Australia
October 17, 2009
12:10 PM Post #7179357
| I just caught an echo of Sue's hello... It's after 2am & here I am dropping by for a quick hello - don't ask why - I just am!! I hope to get back to more frequent/normal posts in a week or so. I've not been out in the garden much - it's so incredibly dry - even the broms are looking a bit dessicated!!
I got a surprize though this afternoon finding Ae. nudicaulis flowering - my first - very pretty! I'll take a pic in the morning & post it sometime soon
We haven't had a mystery brom for a while - so here's one...
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weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
October 17, 2009
08:45 PM Post #7180738
| Oh, hello! How did you like your new broms Colleen? I haven't dealt with that company yet, but have seen the odd plant on Ebay that I've thought about. So when are you going to extend the shade house? You might as well make plans now, you know, because I bet you'll need it! he he
Leisa, you must be tired after your late night/early morning. Nudicaulis is a lovely flower, so vibrant! Luckily broms can survive a bit of dry weather eh? I water mine, more so to keep the water in the cup fresh to keep out the mossies. It also makes them look glossy and fresh! I've no idea what your mystery Neo is, but it looks to have a little bit of marmoration, maybe a bit of Chlorosticta in there?
I went to the markets to get eggs and honey...I came home with an orchid (unnamed)
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weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
October 17, 2009
08:50 PM Post #7180751
| and after a stop in at the Big Banana, I also bought home a Neo. 'Royal Cardovan'
Hopeless aren't I? I did however, put away half of my wages this week toward savings, so that was grocery money I spent today. No need for food when I have lovely broms to look at. I've gone from addict to junkie!
Its windy here again, but I have a ute load of tea tree mulch to spread somewhere, so i might venture out shortly and see where it would best serve.
Happy gardening for the rest of sunday, and don't disappear so long next time! he he
Sue
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chrissy100
Sydney
Australia
October 17, 2009
08:57 PM Post #7180772
| Thats a beautiful orchid sue! love red don't you ...not common in orchids.
My broms have turned all colours ...much to my surprise I didn't kill them over winter. I accidently watered them with the recipe jean uses for her angels ...and the colour really went off (lovely) so now I am confused. It's said not to feed them ...so I didn't except for seasol and then this mistake caused the colours to change ...or is it just because it's been cold ... (hi to all you brom nuts from this brug nut )
What do you reckon? |
weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
October 17, 2009
09:01 PM Post #7180787
| Hmmm, not sure Chrissy? It could be that its the season to flower, meaning alot of Neos begin o flush in the centre and some at the tips of the leaves. A little fert is definitely ok though. The light intensity also changes brom colours, so maybe with the shift of the angle of the sun coming into spring, could account for colour change too?
Yes, the red orchid caught my eye, after all the pinks and pales. I also am partial to yellow, and really like the bright colours. |
chrissy100
Sydney
Australia
October 17, 2009
09:09 PM Post #7180800
| I only used a weak solution of it two tablespoons per large watering can.
Yes red and yellow are lovely and throw in some purple while you are at it!  |
77sunset
Merino
Australia
October 17, 2009
09:30 PM Post #7180861
| I bought two pots of bromeliads at the trash & treasure today. They are each full with a mum and some large babies. I have no idea what they are but they were cheap so who am I to let a bargain go ? Look a bit like billbergias.
I will post a photo later when I clean them up. I see web on one so will have to search for any creepies.
Jean. |
ctmorris
barmera
Australia
October 17, 2009
09:33 PM Post #7180868
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Wow Sue now that what I call an Orchid. If I saw one of those I would be sorely tempted. What's this about planning for extensions? he he. Colleen |
77sunset
Merino
Australia
October 17, 2009
09:35 PM Post #7180876
| Colleen, Sue is right on the mark there. Once you build one shadehouse they breed. Believe me ,I know from experience. Jean. Ha ha. |
Imabromnut
Rockhampton Qld
Australia
October 17, 2009
10:53 PM Post #7181223
| Hi everyone sorry it has been awhile since my last post, have been feeling a bit down and out. Just been playing with my broms re-potting etc and am starting to feel so much better. Mmm definitely feel I must get a new brom house soon, so totally agree with Jean, they should also breed like our little baby broms LOL Really must get to gladstone soon Mike and come and get a brom fix. Have tried to win a couple off ebay of late but have had no success. Impressive orchid sue, have only a few ground orchids and all they get are brown and yellow flowers - just love the red. Broms are really starting to colour up now it has become so hot. Fires here are pretty bad at the moment - ash is floating around everywhere - can see the fires clearly at night burning on the mountains out the front of home. Some rain would really help us all out. Only able to get into the garden in spurts as the smoke is so bad and it is that time again so talk soon.
glenda |
77sunset
Merino
Australia
October 17, 2009
11:05 PM Post #7181264
| Been out taking pics of the new additions from the trash & treasure today. Here is one of the broms. Very hard to make an ID until they flower. I think from my very limited experience, they are both Billbergias. 
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chrissy100
Sydney
Australia
October 17, 2009
11:06 PM Post #7181268
| gee glenda I know that feeling of the fire ...I hope you get a dump of rain ... our thoughts are with you. |
77sunset
Merino
Australia
October 17, 2009
11:07 PM Post #7181270
| The other one . To my eyes, the stripes on this one are wider, so maybe two different ones. 
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77sunset
Merino
Australia
October 17, 2009
11:15 PM Post #7181292
| This one I bought from OZtion and she said maybe Neo. compacta. 
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77sunset
Merino
Australia
October 17, 2009
11:17 PM Post #7181293
| Looking in at flower. I love the bright pink color. Any thoughts on whether it is Neo. compacta. ? 
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LeisaD
Brisbane
Australia
October 18, 2009
07:58 AM Post #7181816
| Just passing - totally had it after a day of clearing up things in my Mum's house, so it's just a quick post!
Sue that's a lovely red orchid - a great substitute for eggs & honey ;-) You plant junkie you!
BTW the mystery Neo. has concentrica as a parent & a similiarly named cultivar as the other parent. It should colour more pink/purple in stronger light.
Nice plant Jean - sorry I can't help with an ID.
Hi Glenda - doing a bit of gardening always cheers you up :-) Hope the fires stay away from you & we all hope for good rain.
Jean, I think this might be Neo. compacta - here a pic of mine, which are yellowy green for much of the year & then suddenly flush neon pink/red in the centre. They're not spikey at all & grow into nice clumps. Mine don't seem to like tooo much direct sun, but of course love a bright (indirect sun) spot.
Off to bed for me! 
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weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
October 19, 2009
05:37 AM Post #7185188
| Hi all, sorry about the fires and smoke up there Glenda. I know what its like, in fact we probably all do. I've just been guzumped on Ebay, with 4 seconds to go, someone beat my high bid by $1! There was not one other bidder until then! Never mind, as I didn't want to pay more than my maximum bid anyway. I'll get one sooner or later! I hope you feel better soon! Buying a new brom will help. He, he.
Jean, I can't ID your broms either, I guess we'll all have to wait and see. Your Neo looks too pink to be compacta, but there are so many neos its very hard to ID one unless it is markedly different.
He Leisa, sorry, still none the wiser on your mystery Brom. It may be one I'm not familiar with, starnge as that may seem! he he.
Guess I'll go browse Ebay for some eye candy, as it was nearly dark when I got home from work, so i didn't get to look in on the broms this arvie. Luckily I have a late start tomorrow, so I'll get in there for a look and a bug check in the morning.
Goodnight brom nuts!
Sue
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tropicalsydney
Sydney
Australia
October 19, 2009
02:49 PM Post #7186862
| Hi Sue,
Thought I would drop in for a visit. Even though I did say that all the neos in the photo (cordy thread) are nearly all gone, there are still lots of broms here. I have had to remove all the spiny broms from the garden although I still have Billbergias and mini Neos on palms and in frangipannis. Instead, I have lots of foliage and variegated Vrieseas in the shady spots and Alcantareas in the sunnier areas; they are much more Helen friendly. I haven't noticed much about Vrieseas or Alcantareas here, just mainly Neos; I will add some photos of my broms soon.
EBay is still pretty good for Neos but the prices some of the Vrieseas are going for are way,way above my price range, $500+ a plant.
Helen |
bromalong
tannum sands QLD
Australia
October 20, 2009
03:28 AM Post #7189146
| Hi All leisa I think your plant looks like it might be a QUINTESECNC or one of its Hyb it looks a little to big for FAIRY TALE ( bit young yet to get full colour !) cheers |
weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
October 20, 2009
04:44 AM Post #7189174
| Hello Mike! Thats a quick visit. I'm not familiar with either of those plants either.
Hello Helen, and welcome to the brom thread. Yes, Neos are spikey, but such a great range of colour and pattern in the foliage. I wear toe sock, (with the tips cut off) as gloves to protect my arms.
We had pics of Vriesea fosteriana and V. 'Nova' in the last brom thread i think? Try this one http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1009850/
I have a few foliage Vrieseas, and a table of Aechmeas (other than those in the garden) and half a table of Nidulariums and Guzzies. The Neos have about 4 tables, and the Vrieseas have 2 tables and some of the floor, this is in the shade house. I have alot of gum trees, so i can't really put the nice ones out in the garden untill I make some new beds outside the edge of the gum branches.
I also have Alc. extensa, A. glazouiana, A. nahoumii, A. imperialis 'Rubra', A. heloisae and A. regina and numerous grass pups from these. Of course they are slow to get going. My year old A. glazouiana seedlings are only an inch high!
This is back in August before the extension, but a good pic of the vrieseas before I moved them
Sue
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chrissy100
Sydney
Australia
October 20, 2009
07:08 AM Post #7189297
| beautiful sue! how do you do those pots on the grid? just tie up with fence wire? that is a great space saver. |
LeisaD
Brisbane
Australia
October 20, 2009
09:05 AM Post #7189530
| just a quickie!
Mike Mike Mike yes it's a big plant, and YES it's Neo. Fairy Tale!! It's such an unusual gray with pale pink spots, but looks like it should be pinker in the centre.!!
Too tired for more - big move day for my Mum tomorrow!
Bye for now. |
weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
October 20, 2009
10:50 PM Post #7192110
| Hi Chrissy, I've attached them using 3 cable ties joined. That way i can adjust them to suit any size pot. I use little wire 's' hooks for the tillandsias or bits of wood.
Good luck with the moving Leisa. |
chrissy100
Sydney
Australia
October 20, 2009
11:07 PM Post #7192207
| How is the heat up your way sue? it's very hot here ...
thanks for the tip on the hanging pots, very good.
I hope leisa isn't moving in this kind of heat, It slaps me in the face when I try to go outside, it's been such a slow spring it comes as quite a shock to the system ...how do the broms handle the heat and dryness that comes with it? do you have to mist them? |
bromalong
tannum sands QLD
Australia
October 21, 2009
08:40 AM Post #7192940
| Hi all; yes Sue it was rather a short post (sorry been a bit pressed for time and just popped on for a quick read and catch up and seen Liesa plant and couldn't help myself had to have a stab at its id) Leisa I don't envy you shifting is one of my least favorite things Eliane (my better half) wants us to move to Mt Tamborine in the next year or so they tell me it rains there sometimes !! Do you know if any members of qld brom society live on the mountain ??? just wondering how the neo's would go up there?? Hello Helen would like to see a couple of pickies of your vrieseas and alcantareas. Glenda you poor thing you I can smell the smoke down here, we had fires down around us a few weeks ago but no where as bad as you guys are getting (the fireries do a bloody great job ) photo is Neo Quintesecenc hyb & N Fairy Tale colour it not right still working on that
cheers
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bromalong
tannum sands QLD
Australia
October 21, 2009
08:47 AM Post #7192957
| Neo Fairy tale again I try and use natural light but still having trouble expressing the colour 
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buggylung
Newcastle
Australia
October 21, 2009
07:44 PM Post #7195134
| Hi guys, new to the forum, just to introduce myself and have an inquiry. I recently bought a pup of something called Alcantarea "Hellfire" but can't find any info on the web. Anyone help with growing tips? I live in Newcastle so most of my broms are just out fending for themselves under trees etc, have only been into it for a while and am on a steep learning curve vis a vis sunburn etc.
It is certainly addictive but I still haven't learned how to avoid the evil barbs on some of them.Lol.
Cheers, Carole |
weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
October 21, 2009
09:37 PM Post #7195534
| Hi Chrissy, its very hot here too. Luckily I've had two early days in a row, so can stay in doors for the middle and go back out when it cools off. The nights have been cool though! Good sleeping weather. Even though its hot, its still relatively humid here, but I do splash some water around every couple of days, more so to keep the water fresh and to deter any mossies from breeding. I think if they are stressed from lack of water, the leaves begin to curl at the ends. Misting is a good way to keep the humidity up and make the leaves look shiney!
Hi Mike. Fairy tale is lovely. I haven't seen it before (where have I been?) I'm guessing it should show alot pinker/darker in the pics? Thats the same thing that happens to mine in shade, so I take the pic in full sun, after wetting the leaves. It seems to get the colour closer to reality.
Hi Carole, I've seen Alcantarea Hellfire listed in ebay, but haven't been able to find any info through googling it. It could be a cultivar that isn't registered yet. Can you contact the seller for more info? Most Alcs like full sun, and get the majority of leaf colour through winter, so if in doubt, keep it in partial (afternoon) shade and move it into more light next winter. Apparently they respond quite well to liquid fertiliser, but use it at half strength to avoid burning, or distorting the leaves.
This is for everyone.
Long Toe-socks, with the toe-tips cut out, make great brom gloves! Just pull them up your forearms when working with broms and roll them down between brom jobs to avoid getting hot arms.
Sue
Neo Maggies Pride (green grass background also helps to set the colour.)
Sue.
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weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
October 21, 2009
09:40 PM Post #7195548
| I am really happy about the insect life that abounds in the brom house! Yesterday I spotted a preying mantis that had just shed its old skin! Its been living in there since it was tiny, and I've noticed alot of young ones also. I think they are having a good time feeding on any bugs which try to munch my plants!
Sue
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buggylung
Newcastle
Australia
October 21, 2009
10:43 PM Post #7195817
| Thanks for that Sue. I bought the Hellfire at the a show near Gosford and it was pretty hectic, I guess I was just too overawed by what was on offer to ask any sensible questions!
The tip about the toe socks is great, I will have to make a trip to the local op shop to see if I can bag some.
I love this forum, so much friendly non condescending advice.
Carole |
ctmorris
barmera
Australia
October 21, 2009
10:52 PM Post #7195851
| I can see why Maggie would be proud of that one Sue. 8 days to go for my shadehouse. whoohoo. I'm getting so excited. Welcome Carole. You will find heaps of helpful info here and just a friendly chat if you want. Colleen |
bromalong
tannum sands QLD
Australia
October 22, 2009
07:09 AM Post #7196400
| Hi All ,Sue you are right about the colour of fairy tale it should have been a lot darker not so much pink but more maroon I'll try your trick with the water, that neo maggie's pride is a nice plant ,Hi Carole welcome Sue is spot on with her advice Re Alc Hellfire ( if you wanted to push your plant a bit you could try re potting it in to the next size pot say its in 30cm pot then move it into a 35cm one, add a bit of fertiliser this then make the plant put on a growth spurt sending out roots to the edge of the pot every time you do this the plant will react but don't just whack it into a great big pot this will have the reverse effect !when the plant gets to the size you want hold of on the fert and it will colour up for you ) Colleen just seven more sleeps till the bushhouse get's underway again. Hope your making plans for the next one !!! plant is suppose to be Neo Jaws I'm not cert But still a nice plant
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bromalong
tannum sands QLD
Australia
October 22, 2009
07:24 AM Post #7196426
| Hi All Sue I forgot to mention the preying mantis (BLOODY great shot),its great to see when animals live in the bush house he he NOW its Quiz time name the members of the tribe starting from the back left!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! cheers
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ctmorris
barmera
Australia
October 22, 2009
07:27 AM Post #7196432
| Mike it's only 3 more sleeps.I leave at 6-15 Sunday morning 25th. He'll have his work cut out for him. Trying to build a shadehouse and look after 2 little boys and get them off to school. Beautiful broms. I hope mine colour up like that in the shadehouse. I'm getting a frog pond in there too but I don't know if he'll have time to do everything. I'll be home for tea Friday night. Whoohoo. boy am i getting excited. Colleen |
ctmorris
barmera
Australia
October 22, 2009
07:28 AM Post #7196435
| Mike I don't care what they're called. They're beeeeeautiful. Colleen |
Imabromnut
Rockhampton Qld
Australia
October 22, 2009
09:05 AM Post #7196649
| Hi everyone fires are finally starting to get under control, it is so nice not too smell smoke all the time. Strange though we have been experiencing some really cool nights. Hey Mike your mystery plants, I think they would be members of the Aechmea orlandiana family? Colleen you sound so excited, your new shadehouse is nearly here. Welcome Carole you will love this forum - it is the best company and great advice given. Like your bug eating prey mantis photo Sue awesome. Hope the move went well Leisa. Off to the calliope markets this weekend, hope i pick up some brom babies - need to feed my addiction. take care all Glenda |
weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
October 23, 2009
04:11 AM Post #7199658
| Hi all. Mike, I don't know if your plant is Jaws or not as the pics on the FCBS show a green, not mature plant, so with a bit of age and good light, I guess it could look something like yours? Absolutely stunning!
I'm guessing Aechmea fosteriana at back left (never seen one in real life) A. 'Bert' variegated, A. 'Bert', A. orlandiana, A. 'Snowflake', A. correia-araujoi, A. orlandiana dark form. I might not have them in the right order, and I'm not sure if the variegated one is straight fosteriana variegated. Great family portrait Mike.
Aren't you on holidays yet Colleen? I can't wait to see the new shade house, especially when its been decorated. I have a couple of shallow dishes with water, and theres plenty of frogs in there. A pond means less room for broms! he he. But I expect it will be a very nice place to sit and ponder.
The Preying mantis has moved up in the world and is hanging around the pitcher plant now. I hope it gets plenty to eat! Hes very happy to pose for pictures.
Glenda, good luck at the markets and be sure to show us what you bought! I have no money, so no plans to shop, but there is the possibility of a trip coming up early next month. I'll have to try and save some dollars.
Sue |
ctmorris
barmera
Australia
October 23, 2009
05:57 AM Post #7199685
| Two more sleeps before I leave Sue and then five days to my shadehouse. Colleen |
tropicalsydney
Sydney
Australia
October 23, 2009
06:16 AM Post #7199697
| The Alcantareas that I have are A. extensa, A.glazouiana, A.heloisae, A.imperialis Rubra, A.imperialis Purpurea, imperialis Skotak, A.vinicolor, and A.vinicolor Hawaiian Red.
The photo is of Alcantarea vinicolor Hawaiian Red, a more compact form of A. vinicolor; growing to only 1m x 1m.
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tropicalsydney
Sydney
Australia
October 23, 2009
07:21 AM Post #7199762
| If you look carefully in the photo above you will see a Greenstock label, I buy most of my Alcantareas from Bruce.
I couldn't work out which Vriesea photos to post, so I thought it might be easier to just go with the variegated ones first.
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tropicalsydney
Sydney
Australia
October 23, 2009
04:22 PM Post #7201127
| That was Highway Beauty.
This photo is Highway Beauty reverse
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tropicalsydney
Sydney
Australia
October 23, 2009
04:29 PM Post #7201146
| This one is Laser.
It is the reverse of the reverse of Highway Beauty.
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tropicalsydney
Sydney
Australia
October 23, 2009
04:43 PM Post #7201183
| Hawaiian Sunset 
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tropicalsydney
Sydney
Australia
October 23, 2009
05:01 PM Post #7201237
| RoRo 
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ctmorris
barmera
Australia
October 23, 2009
05:05 PM Post #7201247
| Beautiful. Iwill be missing for a few days now as I go for my tour of Victoria. Mildura, Swanhill, 2 nights at Echuca, 1night at Albury, Beechworth, Glenrowan, Shepparton, Bendigo 2 nights and home via Oeyon on Friday. Take care everyone and hope to have great pics of my shadehouse when I get back. Colleen |
weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
October 24, 2009
05:37 AM Post #7202865
| Have a good time Colleen! Bon voyage! See you and the new shade house when you get back.
Hi Helen. Loving your Vriesea pics. It seems as though we have the same taste! I have a great V. 'Ro Ro' albomarginata and a small V. 'Highway beauty' which to me looks like the same plant, except V. 'Highway Beauty is variegated. It is only young so time will tell. I'd like to get the standard A. vinicolor, but haven't come accross it,...yet! he he.
Today was warm and windy, with threatening clouds and only a drop of drizzle! We really need some rian! I've been upsizing pots and potting up pups nearly every day this week, but it keeps me on top of the jobs! (and i enjoy it) Its taking awhile to get ready stock together, (for the markets) but I'm enjoying placing them around the garden for my enjoyment, untill they are ready for sale.
Happy bromeliad gardening all
Sue |
ctmorris
barmera
Australia
October 24, 2009
06:10 AM Post #7202884
| Sue What have you got for sale this time? Anything that we will be interested in. John's here now ready and raring to go. Colleen |
bromalong
tannum sands QLD
Australia
October 24, 2009
07:14 AM Post #7202941
| Hi all ,stunning plants Helen thanks for the pickies hope there's more ! Sue you were sharp with the family .starting back left Green Bert / variegated Bert/ fosteriana / orlandiana / front left orlandiana dark form /correia-araujoi and last was a small bert (did not want to crowd the shot) are there many other brom sellers at your market ? up here there are quite a few but not a lot of good quality plants on offer. "have you started your brom group yet".Colleen have a good hol , plant is Aec chantinii Dark Goddess . 
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bromalong
tannum sands QLD
Australia
October 24, 2009
07:20 AM Post #7202949
| Sue its only a small plant but here's Aec fosteriana ( as you said you have never seen one in the flesh he he ) 
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bromalong
tannum sands QLD
Australia
October 25, 2009
07:51 AM Post #7206115
| Hi Sue I tried that wet look with Neo heart music in full light with no luck (far to much reflected light) but worked well (i think !) in the shade , what do you think ? cheers 
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weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
October 25, 2009
03:52 PM Post #7207291
| Hi Mike, The colours look very vibrant in that last shot! Still a bit of reflection, but do you think a closer solour march than before?
Thanks for the Fosteriana piccy. How come Bert is so large when Orlandiana and fosteriana don't seem to be? And your small Bert is so light! I'm pretty sure thats what is being reffered to as 'Snowflake' and I think its acheivable by placing him in a bright spot?
I wasn't too far off then, just getting the fosteriana and Bert confused!
No, Not many brom sellers at our little market, and the buyers aren't very cluey either, but I'll try and get someone addicted! he he. No, haven't started the brom group yet either, but have met another woman who is interested, so that 4 now. Just have to organise it. I might go up to the BSQ show on the 7th of Nov, just organising logistics.
Your Chantinii is gorgeous. I watched one on Ebay the other night as its on my list. I really want to be able to see and touch the palnts before I buy, especially as I'm getting to a higher price bracket.
Colleen, i will have to go and see whats happening, as I have given myself a minimum number for stock, so i can grow enough to sell, but I'm sure I'll have something that you will like. I will Dmail you tonight. Shouldn't you be on holiday?
Sue |
chrissy100
Sydney
Australia
October 25, 2009
07:27 PM Post #7207892
| Sue I have jumped in here after hearing the weather warning your way ...be careful and stay safe ...hope there is not too much damage (Severe weather warning ...high wind, flooding and large hail!)
heading down Coff's Harbour way.
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tropicalsydney
Sydney
Australia
October 25, 2009
07:37 PM Post #7207928
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Sue, I have only had one 'pup' of my A. vinicolor so far.
bromalong I will add some more Vriesea photos soon, there are a heck of a lot more here.
My collection is still only young and always being added to and it will be quite a while before I have any babies from them. They are all gorgeous but there are some amazing ones around now.
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tropicalsydney
Sydney
Australia
October 25, 2009
07:39 PM Post #7207943
| Hi Chrissy, my brother lives up there so I will have to keep an eye on what is happening.
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ridesredmule
Barnesville, GA
(Zone 8b)
October 25, 2009
07:47 PM Post #7207976
| Hey!! you all, down under. i love all your plants. The colors are beautiful.
Thank for showing them.
Charleen |
LeisaD
Brisbane
Australia
October 26, 2009
03:24 AM Post #7209057
| Hi All, I've passed by a few times in the past week or so, but not had time to post!
I'm still pretty busy with work, things for my Mum etc, but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel now :-)
As a quick escape I took my mother-in-law to Anne McBurnie's Open Garden in Saturday. It's lovely - see http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=7581&id=10000017998889... She had some really big Neos for sale - even a bit too big for me. I got Neo. Cherry Jam & Neophytum FireCracker. She also gave me 2 pups of a Bilbergia she uses as a border. Nice pics everyone - keep up the good work - it's kept me going !!!
Leisa. |
weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
October 26, 2009
04:09 AM Post #7209085
| Leisa, thansk for the link, Lovely pics. What is the grey Aechmea in picture 6? Is it Malva mulfodii or something? I want it! I'm very jealous of your open garden visits! I might see you at the BSQ show. Will you be there?
Hi Chrissy, all is well. We finally got some rain! No hail and only the usual windy weather. The rain is a blessing, as it was getting really dry and the tanks were all very low, so this bit of ran will make quite a bit of difference. I only lost 40 minutes of work when it got really heavy, as I took a poncho raincoat to get through the day.
Helen, I am in the same boat as you. I have alot of broms, but not enough of the special ones to trade or sell YET! he he. I look forward to more of your pics.
Hi Charleen, thanks for dropping in and looking, and for your lovely comments. You come back anytime and bring your friends! he he.
Leisa, I've been waiting for your nudicaulis, but I have to post mine now. Its the common green variety, but the flower is stunning!
Sue
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chrissy100
Sydney
Australia
October 26, 2009
04:21 AM Post #7209095
| That's pretty sue!
glad you are ok ...we had a month's rain in one day down here, I was worried when I heard the warning for coff's ...I could see holey broms and a broken heart! glad that didn't happen and your babies are all save ...
A big wave to everyone!
Nice facebook leisa |
LeisaD
Brisbane
Australia
October 26, 2009
08:28 AM Post #7209356
| Wet stuff falling from the sky - wooo hooo!! Our tanks are almost full already!!
Sue, here's my Ae. nudicaulis. My flower's not spectacular like yours, which is just perfect & lovely with the "stars" on the end of each yellow/green flower!! Sorry I don't know what the grey/red Ae is. I knew I should have asked, but had so many other things to quiz them on!!! It was possibly a plant for sale at Greenstock at their open day?? There was something similiar that one guy bought a whole trolley load of...
I've volunteered to help with the BSQ Show on 7/8th Nov, but can't remember which day - probably Sun, but I might duck across on the Sat for "shopping". I must ring someone & check which day I was to do.
Mike, I've got a long suffering Neo. Heart Music which looks nothing like yours - you really give me something to aim for!!
Colleen you must be getting excited!!
A big wave to everyone else!!
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ridesredmule
Barnesville, GA
(Zone 8b)
October 26, 2009
09:53 AM Post #7209600
| Thank you all for the warm Welcome. I love looking at all your
beautiful and unusal plants. Love plants and these have such
brilliant colors and blooms.
Charleen |
weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
October 26, 2009
04:30 PM Post #7210958
| Thanks Chrissy. The rain had been wonderful, but can we turn it off now? 130mm overnight and nearly full tanks. The dam is overflowing (the dogs will be happy) and the lawn looks greener again already. This will kick the gardening work into action! I have been enjoying the slow growth as of late.
Leisa, there are quite a few varieties of nudicaulis. I had one that looked like gamosepala 'lucky stripe', but I must have given it away in a moment of confusion, as all my lucky stripes only have gamosepala flowers now, and I've been labelling them as they do, so definitely haven't got that nudicaulis anymore. that was before i was an avid collector. I have one somewhere that looks like yours, and another couple that are different again, which I've tied to trees. Do you have the large variegated one? When the one pictured, has finished flowering, I am going to pull it apart to pot a few up, so if you want one, there'll be one thre for you. I will be going to the show on the saturday, to be there at 9am apparently, (getting a lift with a GW member) I'll Dmail you on the friday and let you know what I'm wearing so you'll recognise me. he he. It would be good to meet you!
Well, its a housework and paperwork day today, which makes me wonder why I got out of bed!
Sue |
weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
October 26, 2009
04:55 PM Post #7211056
| http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1051270/
Lin is looking for an ID if anyone can help |
LeisaD
Brisbane
Australia
October 27, 2009
02:38 AM Post #7212763
| Sue re Ae. nudicaulis, do you think this is it also: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=90837&l=4b74b3225e&id=...
This was very striking.
I might have the lucky stripe looking one at home (I'm being naughty at work just now). I have something that's green with quite white margins - I'll check it out when I can. You are most welcome to a piece - and I'd love a piece of your Ae. nudicaulis - the flower is truely spectacular. I'll try to be at the BSQ show on Sat morning, so we can meet :-)
Leisa.
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LeisaD
Brisbane
Australia
October 27, 2009
05:48 AM Post #7212843
| Here's a pic of the green/white Ae. nudicaulis similiar to Lucky Stripe. 
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plantladylin
East Central, FL
(Zone 9b)
October 27, 2009
05:33 PM Post #7214569
| Hi everyone! I've been lurking, reading, and really enjoying the photo's of all of your gorgeous Bromliad's! I almost started a wish list after seeing some of the above pictures, but thought better of it, telling myself "I cannot get hooked on another plant", "I cannot get addicted to Bromeliads", "I cannot begin a collection of Broms"! hmm ... do you think if I keep saying that over and over it will help?
I don't know much about Brom's and although I have a lot of plants, I only have 6 Bromeliads ... all Noids. I posted a photo on the Plant and Tree ID thread trying to get an identification on one of mine. It did have a name when I purchased it but the label is long gone and I don't remember which one it is. Someone suggested it looked like Neoregelia Fireball and I'm leaning towards that one because I seem to recall when I bought it the tag said something about fire, LOL.
If you don't mind pic's of Noids, I will share a couple of mine. This is the one that may be Neo Fireball ... 
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plantladylin
East Central, FL
(Zone 9b)
October 27, 2009
05:41 PM Post #7214591
| The next couple are Noids I bought today for $1.99 on clearance at a local garden center. 
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plantladylin
East Central, FL
(Zone 9b)
October 27, 2009
05:49 PM Post #7214614
| Second Noid 
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ridesredmule
Barnesville, GA
(Zone 8b)
October 27, 2009
05:51 PM Post #7214622
| Plantlady , those are beautiful.
Here is one Cousin gave me. 
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plantladylin
East Central, FL
(Zone 9b)
October 27, 2009
05:57 PM Post #7214647
| Aren't they great plants? I can see how someone could become addicted, LOL.
This is one I do know the name of. Nereogelia Zoe
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plantladylin
East Central, FL
(Zone 9b)
October 27, 2009
05:59 PM Post #7214652
| Another Noid I got today for $1.99 and it sorta looks like Zoe, just doesn't have as much color. But, as I said, I don't know Brom's .. don't know a Neo from a Guzmania from an Aechmea! 
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ridesredmule
Barnesville, GA
(Zone 8b)
October 27, 2009
06:00 PM Post #7214655
| They come in all different sizes and
colors. The colors are Brilliant. |
plantladylin
East Central, FL
(Zone 9b)
October 27, 2009
06:02 PM Post #7214659
| I almost hate to show this one. I'm such a bad plant mom. I've had this one for seven or eight years, possibly longer. It's been planted in this glass vase for about five years and it sure is in need of better care. I just noticed how dry it is. I used to know the name of this one, forgot it and I think I remember someone identifying it for me when I first joined DG three years ago but I've forgotten the name again! I'm old and blonde, what more can I say? 
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ridesredmule
Barnesville, GA
(Zone 8b)
October 27, 2009
06:06 PM Post #7214670
| It doesn't look like it suffering much.
i love to "blow 'emup" to get good looks at
them. Pretty.
Charleen |
plantladylin
East Central, FL
(Zone 9b)
October 27, 2009
06:08 PM Post #7214675
| This is one I have planted in a coconut planter that was a gift from my neighbors about five years ago. The coconut is carved into the shape of a pair of woodpeckers and they know I feed the birds and thought I would use it for a bird feeder but it worked better for the bromeliad!
Well, this is really showing the planter ... I know I have a photo somewhere of the Bromeliad, LOL but can't seem to find it. Anyway, this is another Noid.
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ridesredmule
Barnesville, GA
(Zone 8b)
October 27, 2009
06:11 PM Post #7214685
| Neat! I like it. |
plantladylin
East Central, FL
(Zone 9b)
October 27, 2009
06:31 PM Post #7214743
| This is the last photo for me. I don't mean to sabotage and take over your thread!
These Bromeliads are (or were) growing in my sister and brother in law's front yard. They didn't even know what they were until I told them. They live about 3 1/2 hours from me in the southern part of the state and can grow a lot of tropicals that I can't. Anyway, a couple of months ago my brother in law said he was getting ready to have these dug up to go in the trash and they didn't know what they were going to plant in the area to replace them, but they were tired of these! I told him I sure would like to have them but I wasn't sure when we'd get down that way, probably not until Christmas time! I keep forgetting to ask them if they ever dug them up or had them removed. I can't believe the plants they throw away!
I don't remember what they are called. I saw someone recently post a photo of these same Brom's on one of the forums and recognized them immediately but don't remember the name! 
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bromalong
tannum sands QLD
Australia
October 28, 2009
05:46 AM Post #7216065
| Hi All had our first rain in a very long time only 8mm , I was watching the rain front on the BOM radar as it went south of us could have cried but I can't afford the water he he ,Glad to hear that most of you got good rain with out damage, Sue lucky you going to the BSQ show should be great place to pick up some nice plants,That tall Bert in my post (Aec family) was labeled green bert ! it could be a fosteriana cross ? the little bloke to the front right was just a pup ( Aec Bert) I did not use a large plant because it would have swamped the photo , I have a very light bert with pink through it it could be called snowflake but I prefer to call it a light form of bert ! Leisa I think I would have volunteered to do the saturday shift at the BSQ show( get in on the ground for the sales plants) welcome to all the new people, ( were are the blokes out there ???? ) plant is Neo Gee Wizz with out any concentric bands mum has them her sister dose but not this one ?? 
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weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
October 28, 2009
06:06 AM Post #7216078
| Lin, I'm pretty sure that last pic is Aechmea blanchettiana! Oh my gawd, imagine throwing that way! never! Its very hard to tell the id of both yours and Charleens pics, because they are either not doing much, in the way of flower, or are not in full colour. There are also such alot of mixed bred ones that make it very hard. Lins first 3 look like Neoregelia carolinae hybrids, and Charleen, does the one your cousin gave you have a blue and pink flower spike, like matchsticks? The next lot of Lins are Neos too I think, but I can't tell about the one in the coconut planter, but its a good planter! Send those Aechmea blanchettianas here to Australia. We will look after them for you! he he
Mike, sorry to hear you didn't get much of this last lot of rain. It was a great relief to have the tanks filled before summer. My friend picked up a NOID from the markets and has had it ID'd as A. 'Bert', and it was as large as yours too. She lurks here now and then (you know who you are) and she guessed your one right. My snowflake has that bit of pink through it too, and yes, I believe its just the light form, and I didn't pay the price you would expect for the name 'snowflake', so I'm happy to call it the light form.
Leisa is lucky she isn't doing the saturday at the BSQ, because she would be too busy to get a look at the sales tables! he he. I forgot there is a time difference, so will probably be there at 8am (wahoo). I don't have that variegated nudicaulis with the white margins, but i have the one with yellow margins (flavomarginata?) I was sure though, that i had one that was soft leaved, but maybe I'm mistaken. Anyway, i will gladly swap you a peice of my yellow margined as well as a plain green for a peice of your white margined. I like to collect the varieties of a species. Your one should get a flower like the one I posted. Apparently they usually flower toward xmas, so maybe you'll get one soon? Oh, I couldn't look at your link, because it wanted me to sign in to facebook, and I'm not on there.
anyway, I've been planting my cordylines after getting motivated by the new cordyline thread, and cleaning up the garden for summer. I threw rooster booster everywhere and then watered and mulched with sugar cane. Hubby said, what are you watering for, it just rained? But you'd be surprised how dry it was in some places.
Goodnight all
Sue |
LeisaD
Brisbane
Australia
October 28, 2009
08:42 AM Post #7216294
| Lovely pics Lin & Charleen & Mike!!
Yes my plan for the BSQ show was to focus on brom shopping on Sat, then once I've had my fix, I can assist others on the Sunday!! A bit like putting on the oxygen mask in the plane ;-)
Sue, I've been meaning to repot the green/white Ae. nudicaulis for a while, so I'll do that soon & pot a pup up for you. I'd love a piece of your two please in return!!
Guys, sorry about my link - I don't want to be an ad for Facebook - please try this instead: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=90837&l=4b74b3225e&id=...
Leisa. |
ridesredmule
Barnesville, GA
(Zone 8b)
October 28, 2009
09:37 AM Post #7216404
| Whenever my plant blooms i will get you all a pic.It must be happy for it is growing.
My cousin said she had a red bloom on her. She has put out about three pups.
Do I just leave them and let them do their own thing? Thank you all for the
compliments. Leisa, I looked at your pic , it was great. Beautiful colors.
That little "snowflake" up there is so cute. As usual I love them all. Thank you .
Charleen |
weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
October 29, 2009
03:32 AM Post #7219535
| Hi Leisa, that looks like the one I have, but it is a stiff leaved one, and quite spikey. I thought the original one I had had soft leaves like lucky stripes. I'm now thinking I may have been mixed up! This one is flowering today, and now I'm not sure that it has yellow margins or, just green with the shade? There is also a whitish sport on one side. I split the pot a year ago and have some growing out in the garden too, but no flowers on it yet.
I'll give you a pup from this aswell as the green. As long as this isn't the same as what you already have?
Sue
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weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
October 29, 2009
03:34 AM Post #7219537
| I just scrolled back up and yours definitely looks white, and maybe a bit softer than mine. Is it a small plant, like lucky stripe? |
LeisaD
Brisbane
Australia
October 29, 2009
06:01 AM Post #7219605
| Hi Sue, yes my Ae nudicaulis quite white rather than yellow like yours or the plant at Anne McBurnies. Her's was really very striking with the bright flowers as a large clump growing under some trees, but it would still get very good light & probably direct morning sun. I'll have to get out & take some more pics tomorrow of a few things of interest in my garden at the moment.
Here's one of my noid neos that came from my mother-in-law. It was just plain green with purple leaf tips for a long time & now has coloured up nicely in the centre, but is reality is more purple than this pic. Does it look familiar to anyone - any ideas on an id would be greatly appreciated??
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tropicalsydney
Sydney
Australia
October 29, 2009
08:10 PM Post #7221984
| Just a few more of my Vrieseas.
Fantasy
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tropicalsydney
Sydney
Australia
October 29, 2009
08:16 PM Post #7222008
| Jolly Green Giant.
This is one of my newer ones.
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tropicalsydney
Sydney
Australia
October 29, 2009
08:20 PM Post #7222028
| White Bars.
This is one of my older ones.
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tropicalsydney
Sydney
Australia
October 29, 2009
08:23 PM Post #7222037
| Kuulei F2.
This is one of my new ones.
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tropicalsydney
Sydney
Australia
October 29, 2009
08:25 PM Post #7222050
| Memoria Howard Yamamoto.
Another new one.
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tropicalsydney
Sydney
Australia
October 29, 2009
08:28 PM Post #7222056
| Patrice.
This is another new one.
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tropicalsydney
Sydney
Australia
October 29, 2009
08:31 PM Post #7222067
| Patrice Lucky Len.
Another new one.
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bromalong
tannum sands QLD
Australia
October 30, 2009
04:07 AM Post #7222994
| Hi Helen thanks for pickie's stunning looking plants anytime you want to part with that white bars let me know !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! cheers |
tropicalsydney
Sydney
Australia
October 30, 2009
04:32 AM Post #7223007
| bromalong, when my garden was open last April, White Bars was the most popular of all of the Vrieseas that I had then. I had friends here selling their plants and everyone kept asking if they could buy White Bars. It really is stunning and it gets a bit of sun where it is. I do have another one but it isn't happy even though I have moved it. Apparently that spot beside the pool is why that one was very happy during winter.
Don't know how long it will take to pup. I have noticed that it is starting to go for more money on EBay. Nobody was really interested in it when I bought that one. |
weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
October 30, 2009
05:09 AM Post #7223021
| I agree with Mike, White bars is my favourite in your lot of pics too. Lovely vrieseas Helen.
Sue |
bromalong
tannum sands QLD
Australia
October 30, 2009
06:45 AM Post #7223113
| Hi everyone , Helen your Vriesea's look healthy and have good shape /colour so tell us how do you grow yours; such as the type of mix used and what light you grow them in " we are all open to other growers cultural methods " I mostly have Neos & aechmeas and only a hand full of patented leafed Vrieseas, pic is of a mini fire ball cross cheers mike 
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ridesredmule
Barnesville, GA
(Zone 8b)
October 30, 2009
03:03 PM Post #7224256
| I have a question, as usual!
Do you all keep water in the center of all the bromelaids?
I notice some of the ones in the pic does have water in the center.
I guess I could spritz some water in there if necessary.
I believe mine is in just regular potting soil too.
Charleen |
LeisaD
Brisbane
Australia
October 30, 2009
06:56 PM Post #7224950
| Lovely vrieseas TopicalSydney!! They are all so subtley lovely! You seem to have some in pots & some in the ground - does either way produce better results?
I bought 2 small Vrs - (hieroglyphica & fosteriana Red Chestnut) at the BSQ in April & like the watched pot, they don't seem to grow very quickly. I wonder how long it'll take for them to grown to decent specimens? Patience is not really one of my virtues ;-)
Mike, that mini Fireball cross is just spectacular!! Fireball is a wonderful plant parent!!
Charleen, I'm no expert, but the cultural notes suggest broms like humidity, but with a free draining potting mix. Watering is normally via the tank, filling or "flooding" it & allowing the water to overflow down the plant & to the mix in the pot & draining away out the bottom. Not all notes suggest keeping water in the tank, so it may not be necessary if the other conditions are met. There are also variations depending on the type of brom. Here's some info: http://bsi.org/publications/brochure.html
Leisa.
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ridesredmule
Barnesville, GA
(Zone 8b)
October 30, 2009
07:07 PM Post #7225004
| Thank you, Leisa, I printed it out. When my plant was outside it grew pups , does the Mama plant die ??
It sure is looking rough. Your plants are all so very pretty and colorful. I can see why White Bars was so much a favorite, it is
beautiful.
Charleen |
LeisaD
Brisbane
Australia
October 30, 2009
07:39 PM Post #7225137
| Charleen, yes the parent will die after some time, typically after flowering & having one or more pups (not necessarily in that order). I've found for Neos, keeping the tank moist helps sustain them a bit longer & usually they produce a few more pups. I even put some water crystals in the tank, especially if the tank is mis-shapen in older brom parents. The crystals maintain the moisture in the tank.
Leisa. |
ridesredmule
Barnesville, GA
(Zone 8b)
October 30, 2009
07:52 PM Post #7225166
| Someone told me it is aa Bilbergia "Flaming Torch"
It is leaning over to the side. My Chihuahua
chews on the leaf. Doesn't bother
anything else, he is a nut!!!
Like he is trying to shred it.
Charleen |
LeisaD
Brisbane
Australia
October 30, 2009
08:55 PM Post #7225393
| Here's an oddity in my garden at the moment. A pup & "pupette" of Neo Hearts of Fire. I took the pup off the mother earlier in the year & over winter it didn't grow much. In the past few weeks the little pupette has appeared. I've never seen anything like this before! I'm not sure if the pupette is a pup of the original mother or of the pup. I'll keep them together & see what happens.
Charleen yes for some reason broms are very chewable to dogs. I don't have a dog, but have heard many stories of dogs shredding broms!!
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ridesredmule
Barnesville, GA
(Zone 8b)
October 30, 2009
08:59 PM Post #7225414
| that is the most cutest little pup.
I know you are enjoying watching it.
What a beauty!
Good, Maybe he is not as goofy as I thought.
Thank you. |
77sunset
Merino
Australia
October 30, 2009
11:51 PM Post #7226035
| Sue, I have a lovely little pup on the Vriesia carolinata you sent me . The flower that was on it way back then is still there looking pretty. I can't post a pic as I have it hanging up high and behind other broms, but I am so pleased. thank you. |
tropicalsydney
Sydney
Australia
October 31, 2009
12:59 AM Post #7226221
| Hi,
I find that the ones in the garden either in a pot or in the ground are a lot easier to care for. There is humidity in the garden with all the other plants and even in winter there is dew on the ground every day. I don't tend to leave the vases full of water in winter, only when it gets hotter.
They are all in bright spots, with some filtered sunlight throughout the day, only had a white one burn but that was on a 46+ day. There is one Vriesea section that gets morning sun in summer and as it stays there a bit too long I put up a garden umbrella to get them shade a bit earlier.
I tried the coir stuff/mix but the Vrieseas didn't like it when the mix stayed to wet during rainy spells. I now use orchid mix not orchid bark. I find the humidity is the most important bit, when that is right they are pretty much easy care. |
weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
October 31, 2009
04:50 AM Post #7226536
| I use a free draining mix (70% composted bark fines, 25% bark and 5% coarse pearlite) approximately. I can then water freely in warm weather and know that it drains well, but retains enough moisture for a few days without being soggy. (I rarely water in winter unless the mix dries out completely) I water around about every 2-3 days, (think i've said this before) more to deter mossies and flush out algae, and at the moment to freshen up the smell from the flowering Neos (anyone with flowering Neos knows what I mean!) It seems as if in the last two days, quite alot of the mini Neos have begun to flower, and a few of the larger ones too. With the heat and humidty quite high in the bromhouse, the smell of 'bromeliad tea' (as i call it) is quite rank!
The Vrieseas I water at soil level, more so than in the centre, using information from a good source. I also use a mix with less bark and some added fertiliser at the root zone.
My suggestion is, Ask lots of questions, take in all the info, and make up your own mind using what works for you, your plants and your climate, thats about the only way you can get it right. Sometimes you end up sacrificing a plant or two while working it out, and hopefully it won't be an expensive one. Hey, we've all done it! Here is Neo. 'Bevvie Bee' flowering, and she looks alot like your Mini Mike!
Sue
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LeisaD
Brisbane
Australia
October 31, 2009
06:59 AM Post #7226629
| Hi Sue, yes many of my Neos are flowering & the minis seem to be the most interesting. Here's Alley Cat. 
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LeisaD
Brisbane
Australia
October 31, 2009
07:00 AM Post #7226631
| And here's Neo Chiquita Linda. 
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LeisaD
Brisbane
Australia
October 31, 2009
09:00 AM Post #7226771
| And here's what I think is Neo. Treasure Chest - I love the way the flowers form below the water & then open above the surface so thay can be pollinated. 
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ridesredmule
Barnesville, GA
(Zone 8b)
October 31, 2009
12:40 PM Post #7227352
| They are like Micro waterlilies. Very pretty.
Pic are great. Thanks |
weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
November 01, 2009
04:51 AM Post #7229304
| Hi Leisa and Charleen, Leisa, your Alley cat flowers are cute. I quite like the white flowers as they don't seem to be as common (at least in my collection) as the purple/lilac. My Neo. 'Marble throat' has white flowers also, and I have been told they are fragrant, but haven't been game to put my nose near anything flowering yet!
My larger neos seem to have the flower head underwater also. Do you get alot of ants on your Neos?
Today a very nice girl gave me a Neoregelia 'Exotica Velvet' its huge! I was glad because the markets were very ordinary, and all I bought home was a tub of honey. So I had an unplanned brom fix.
I am looking forward to the trip north next weekend. I need to work hard to fill my pockets! he he
Sue
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weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
November 01, 2009
04:52 AM Post #7229306
| That was Marble Throat and this is Neoregelia 'Pheasant' 
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LeisaD
Brisbane
Australia
November 01, 2009
06:22 AM Post #7229371
| All, I thought I'd do the admin thing & move us to here: http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1052678/ for the start of the month
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ridesredmule
Barnesville, GA
(Zone 8b)
November 01, 2009
09:16 AM Post #7229594
| Weed_woman Love that last brom'sbloom but the leaf color is fantastic.
Love the purple and green.
Charleen |
jungle_girl
Toowoomba
Australia
November 16, 2009
08:35 PM Post #7280696
| Hi to All, been a long while but I've been lurking & drooling. Just about finished chemo treatment, which is great but been too exhausted to do more than look at the computer.
We've had some lovely rain, 33mils Oct 26th & 44mils in showers since then. The yard now is green instead of desert like & the underground tank is nearly full. Been promised rain for this weekend but have heard that story many times before. Unfortunately, Toowoomba's dams still only are about 10% full.! That's not water, that's mud.
I am definitely a novice with broms. Most of mine have been bought as spur of the moment without tags so I don't really know what I own. They all sit out under a Native Frangipani tree in my front yard but I have noticed that the Billbergias that are on the Western side don't have the beautiful colours of the ones further around to the East. I have a book on Broms by Andrew Steen which has become my bible, although I'm finding it very difficult to work out what I have just from the pictures. Anybody know of any other book which would help?
Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome, a really nice place to be. How do I get to the Tea Room? Glwyn |
ctmorris
barmera
Australia
November 17, 2009
02:54 AM Post #7281622
| Hi Glwyn just click the backward arrow in the top lefthand corner and find tearoom 50. We're all in there at some time or other. Glad to hear that you're feeling better. Colleen |
weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
Australia
November 17, 2009
02:55 AM Post #7281624
| Did you misspell your name? Or is it Glwyn? Sorry to hear you have had to go through Chemo. You must be one strong person, with a great survival instinct! I hope it hasn't been to awful.
I have both of the Andrew Steens books, and find they ahve alot of the collectors broms in them, but there are quite alot of others out there that didn't make it. I have found the best place for looking at broms is Ebay! Sometimes they are wrongly named, but if you cross reference the names into the FCBS site http://fcbs.org/pictures.htm you can check that the pic is right. You might see some that you have there. I have also been known to go through the FCBS site one at a time, looking for plant ID's. Its VERY time consuming, so lucky I like looking at Broms so much.
Glad to hear you have had some rain there in toowoomba. I know it can be very dry there at times. I haven't been there for a few years, but last time I was, there were beautiful gardens everywhere. If you go just under the space provided to write in, you will see "Australian Gardening" in blue. Click on that and you will see all the threads that are active at the moment. Find the tea room and click on it and enjoy! You're probably there already! Also, just above us is the link to a newer thread on broms, so drop in there too!
Sue |
LeisaD
Brisbane
Australia
November 17, 2009
05:24 AM Post #7281725
| Guys, we're getting our threads crossed!!
You might like to move over to the latest brom thread: http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1052678/ |
