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Wholesale Bromeliads of Australia - Bromeliads Taxonomy

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TAXONOMY (Science of classifying plants). Closely related species are grouped into a genus. Genus names are always in capitals eg Neoregelia. Species names always start with a lower case eg Neoregelia carolinae. Hybrids are in capitals and single quotes eg Neoregelia ‘Purple Star’. There are over approx 1030 species in 16 genera which are: Brewcaria, Brocchinia, Connellia, Cottendorfia, Deuterocohnia, Dyckia, Encholirium, Fosterella, Hechtia, Lindmania, Navia, Pepinia, Pitcairnia, Puya, Sequencia and Ste...

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Wholesale Bromeliads of Australia - Habitat and Life Cycle of Bromeliads

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Bromeliads are native to the tropical and sub tropical regions of South America. They grow from Virginia in Southern USA through to Argentina. Areas with particular abundance of species include Mexico, some regions of Central America, the West Indies, eastern and southern Brazil and the Andean region from northern Chile to Colombia. The species Pitcairnia feliciana is the only bromeliad that is not native to the Americas. Its discovery in Guinea in West Africa was unexpected and it is thought to have...

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Wholesale Bromeliads of Australia - Potting Mix

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As a general rule, bromeliads require an acidic mix that retains moisture yet drains freely and also provides stability. The roots need aeration and will rot out in a tight or boggy mix. There are many ways to achieve this and different growers have their own favourite mixes. Ingredients commonly used include peat moss, cocopeat, composted pine bark fines (11-20 mm in diameter), coarse sand, perlite, charcoal, small pieces of polystyrene foam, coarse ash and ‘clinker’. Habitat and Life Cycle.

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Wholesale Bromeliads of Australia - Propagation of Bromeliads

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Propagation can be carried out in two ways: by vegetative offsets and by seeds. Vegetative Propagation (removing pups):. Sometimes it’s necessary to tip the plant out of the pot so you can see what you are doing. Also carefully remove any leaves obstructing the view of the base of the pup. Give the mother a small amount of controlled release fertiliser and she will probably produce one or two more batches of pups. The best time to remove pups is in the warmer months – mid October through to March, ...

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Wholesale Bromeliads of Australia - About Us

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Growing Bromeliads for Australia'. We established our nursery 27 years ago growing tropical indoor plants. However, due to our interest in bromeliads, we now grow these plants exclusively. Our aim is to provide a wide variety of top quality bromeliads, sourced from the best growers in the world and to continually access new varieties. You are very welcome to visit us at the Pocket by appointment - ring beforehand to make sure we are there to show you around. Bob and True Grant. Habitat and Life Cycle.

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Wholesale Bromeliads of Australia - Landscaping with Bromeliads

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Bromeliads add great colour and structure to any garden – provided they can be protected from frosts. They are tropical and exotic in appearance. The larger growing bromeliads eg Alcantareas and Aechmea blanchetiana make great specimen plants. It’s important to plant the different varieties in the correct position to get good form and colour. Alternatively, bromeliads can be planted in the ground into a 20-30cm layer of composted pine bark to ensure good drainage. Habitat and Life Cycle.

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Wholesale Bromeliads of Australia - Introduction into Australia

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INTRODUCTION OF BROMELIADS into AUSTRALIA. There are no records of the early introduction of bromeliads into Australia. Some have been grown here for a long time such as Billbergia nutans (commonly known as “Queen’s Tears) and Billbergia pyramidalis concolor. Australian botanic gardens have had collections including Aechmea miniata var. discolor, Aechmea fasciata, Billbergia vittata, Billbergia zebrina, Aechmea weilbachii, Tillandsia lindenii and Nidularium innocentii. Other Australian hybridists of note...

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Wholesale Bromeliads of Australia - Subscribe to Newsletter

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Wholesale Bromeliads of Australia - History of Bromeliads

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The term ‘bromeliad’ is a simplification of the scientific name Bromeliaceae (bro-meel-ee-ay-see-eye) which covers any member of the pineapple family. The genus Bromelia and indeed the whole group is named after the Swedish medical doctor and botanist Olaf Bromelius (1639-1705). We don’t know who first used the term, but it was probably a botanist or grower who tired of the cumbersome phrase species of ‘Bromeliaceae’. The cultivation of pineapples in Europe began in the 1600s when heated glasshouses were...

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Wholesale Bromeliads of Australia - Bromeliad Gallery

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Growing Bromeliads for Australia'. Business) or C OLLECTOR. Non business) LIST of PLANTS &. DO NOT ORDER FROM THE PHOTO GALLERY. Of our plants only and some may not be available. We send to all states in Australia ( including WA). Except TAS due to quarantine restrictions. We export overseas quarantine requirements allowing. Please click on image to enter gallery to view. Alcantareas, Aechmeas and others. Habitat and Life Cycle. Information/Cultivation for Specific Bromeliads. The Pocket via Billinudgel.