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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.  |
Name: Daisy I Reno, Nv (Zone 6b) Not all who wander are lost    DaisyI Apr 16, 2018 5:11 PM CST |
 It must be some kind of bromeliad but I couldn't tell you which one. Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and proclaiming...."WOW What a Ride!!" -Mark Frost Webmaster: osnnv.org |
Name: Karen NM (Zone 7b)              plantmanager Apr 16, 2018 5:12 PM CST |
| 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! Handcrafted Coastal Inspired Art SeaMosaics! |
Name: Lin Florida (Zone 9b)             plantladylin Apr 16, 2018 5:38 PM CST |
| 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: ~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot! ~ |
Name: Karen NM (Zone 7b) plantmanager Apr 16, 2018 5:40 PM CST |
| 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. Handcrafted Coastal Inspired Art SeaMosaics! |
Name: Scott Tampa FL (Westchase)        ScotTi Apr 16, 2018 5:53 PM CST |
| 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. |
Salt Spring Island, BC (Zone 8b)    islander Apr 17, 2018 5:50 AM CST |
| Pitcairnia ferruginea? He who plants a garden plants happiness. |
Name: Lin Florida (Zone 9b) plantladylin Apr 17, 2018 4:53 PM CST |
| As @Islander suggested, for comparison, Puya ferruginea (synonym Pitcairnia ferrugina): ~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot! ~ |
Name: Scott Tampa FL (Westchase) ScotTi Apr 17, 2018 5:30 PM CST |
I had another thought hit me today that it may be the more common Bromelia balansae.  |
Salt Spring Island, BC (Zone 8b) islander Apr 17, 2018 5:59 PM CST |
| I guess it depends what the bloom will do on the OP's plant. It might be too early to id it right. He who plants a garden plants happiness. |
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