Anyone know what this is in the Plant ID forum

Apr 16, 2018 4:35 PM CST

Sarasota fl

Hi I have this plant in my backyard that I can't find any info on. About to weeks ago the middle started turning vibrant red. I think it's beautiful I just want to know how to care for it best. Any info is appreciated.

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DaisyI

Apr 16, 2018 5:11 PM CST

Name: Daisy I
Reno, Nv (Zone 6b)
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It must be some kind of bromeliad but I couldn't tell you which one.

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plantmanager

Apr 16, 2018 5:12 PM CST

Name: Karen
New Mexico (Zone 8a)

I can't tell you which bromeliad it is, but that red sign is a sign it's going to bloom for you soon. Keep a lookout down the centers of the vases, and post a pic for us when it blooms. That may be the way someone can ID it. I see a pup there too!

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plantladylin

Apr 16, 2018 5:38 PM CST

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

Yes, pretty Bromeliad but so many of them look alike to me that I have no idea which it might be. My first thought was possibly a variety off Dyckia. A couple of photos from our database for comparison:

But more similar looking ones are:

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plantmanager

Apr 16, 2018 5:40 PM CST

Name: Karen
New Mexico (Zone 8a)

I don't know about it being a dyckia. I have them, and mine don't blush when they're ready to bloom. The bloom stalks just come up and surprise me.

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ScotTi

Apr 16, 2018 5:53 PM CST

Name: Scott
Tampa FL (Westchase)

Lin has it right with Bromelia pinquin.
Very easy to grow with out any help from the gardner, but be warned they spread like crazy.

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islander

Apr 17, 2018 5:50 AM CST

Salt Spring Island, BC (Zone 8b)

Pitcairnia ferruginea?

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plantladylin

Apr 17, 2018 4:53 PM CST

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

As @Islander suggested, for comparison, Puya ferruginea (synonym Pitcairnia ferrugina):

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ScotTi

Apr 17, 2018 5:30 PM CST

Name: Scott
Tampa FL (Westchase)

I had another thought hit me today that it may be the more common Bromelia balansae.

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islander

Apr 17, 2018 5:59 PM CST

Salt Spring Island, BC (Zone 8b)

I guess it depends what the bloom will do on the OP's plant. It might be too early to id it right.

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Parisi1028

May 3, 2018 4:31 PM CST

Sarasota fl

ScotTi said:I had another thought hit me today that it may be the more common Bromelia balansae.

Heart of Flame (Bromelia balansae)
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Heart of Flame (Bromelia balansae)
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