Neoregelia and the inconspicuous flowers in the Bromeliads forum

Feb 10, 2019 6:14 AM CST

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A tribute thread to the Neoregelia's flower.
Neoregelia's are mostly known and grown for the colorful painted leaves. The flower is often described as inconspicuous. The small 3 petal flowers generally are around 3/4 wide found in the cup of the Neoregelia. The flower color in general is in shades of purple and white.

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ardesia

Feb 10, 2019 6:29 AM CST

Name: Alice
Flat Rock, NC (Zone 7a)

Great photos Scott.

Minds are like parachutes; they work better when they are open.

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ScotTi

Feb 10, 2019 6:29 AM CST

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The flowers on the larger growing Neoregelia's seem to dance on the water held in the bract.

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ScotTi

Feb 10, 2019 6:48 AM CST

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Take time and enjoy the inconspicuous beauty the Neoregelia offers from its heart.

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sunkissed

Feb 10, 2019 8:15 AM CST

Name: Sherri
Central Florida (Zone 9b)

I don't miss seeing the little flowers...here's some more Neoregelia flowers, the first is a Carcharodon with white flowers.

A small Neo, still the flowers pretty purple stands out.

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ScotTi

Feb 10, 2019 11:59 AM CST

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Great pictures Sherri!

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plantladylin

Feb 10, 2019 7:23 PM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

I love the colorful leaves but I enjoy the blooms too ... the close up photos are outstanding!

~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!

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plantladylin

Feb 10, 2019 7:39 PM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

These photos are from last summer.

Neoregelia 'Fire on Deck'

Neoegelia 'Voodoo Doll'

Neoregelia 'Wine & Gold'

~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!

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ScotTi

Feb 10, 2019 8:23 PM CST

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Great photos Ladies!

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plantmanager

Feb 10, 2019 10:47 PM CST

Name: Karen
New Mexico (Zone 8a)

Yes!

Handcrafted Coastal Inspired Art SeaMosaics!

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ardesia

Feb 11, 2019 3:40 AM CST

Name: Alice
Flat Rock, NC (Zone 7a)

Minds are like parachutes; they work better when they are open.

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sunkissed

Feb 11, 2019 7:06 AM CST

Name: Sherri
Central Florida (Zone 9b)

See, we all enjoy those little inconspicuous flowers, we all have been photographing them all along.

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ardesia

Feb 11, 2019 7:23 AM CST

Name: Alice
Flat Rock, NC (Zone 7a)

Here is an old picture of Neo. Brian Weber blooming.

Minds are like parachutes; they work better when they are open.

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plantladylin

Feb 11, 2019 9:59 AM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

Thanks for the

tip's y'all.

I know that the blooms are inconspicuous compared to the gorgeous leaf shades but to me they are just a little "icing on the cake"!

~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!

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sunkissed

Feb 11, 2019 10:31 AM CST

Name: Sherri
Central Florida (Zone 9b)

Awww, very well put, Lin.

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ScotTi

Feb 11, 2019 3:17 PM CST

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plantladylin said:Thanks for the tip's y'all.

I know that the blooms are inconspicuous compared to the gorgeous leaf shades but to me they are just a little "icing on the cake"!

Icing on the cake :thumbsup:
I always think of the flowers like the cherry sitting on top of a delicious hot fudge Sunday.

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ardesia

Feb 11, 2019 3:38 PM CST

Name: Alice
Flat Rock, NC (Zone 7a)

Oh, COME ON! Icing, cake, Valentine chocolates, hot fudge sundaes, cherries. Enough already, I am too hungry for something very, very sweet!

Minds are like parachutes; they work better when they are open.

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plantladylin

Feb 11, 2019 3:48 PM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

We're going with neighbors for Pizza shortly and a Hot Fudge Sundae sounds like the perfect dessert!

~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!

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ardesia

Feb 11, 2019 3:58 PM CST

Name: Alice
Flat Rock, NC (Zone 7a)

Minds are like parachutes; they work better when they are open.

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ScotTi

Feb 11, 2019 4:36 PM CST

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ardesia said:Oh, COME ON! Icing, cake, Valentine chocolates, hot fudge sundaes, cherries. Enough already, I am too hungry for something very, very sweet!

I will share the photo before I dig in.