Bromeliad Collection (page 4)

Bromeliad (Tillandsia sp. ) growing on overhead telephone wire, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago, October
Bromeliad (Tillandsia sp.) growing on overhead telephone wire, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago, October

A selection of ferns, bromeliads, moss, potting clay and pellets, for arranging in wicker hanging basket

Aechmea pineliana flower C018 / 1806
Aechmea pineliana flower

Bromeliad (Fascicularia bicolor) C017 / 7481
Bromeliad (Fascicularia bicolor) in flower

Aechmea fulgens plants
Coralberry (Aechmea fulgens) plants

Pineapple (Ananas comosus) in flower
Pineapple (Ananas comosus) plant in flower. Photographed in Mauritius

Aechmea fasciata flower
Silver vase plant (Aechmea facisata) flower

Pineapple farm, Mauritius
Pineapple farm. Rows of pineapple (Ananas comosus) plants growing on a farm in Mauritius

Epiphytic bromelia plants (Bromelia sp. centre and upper left) in a tropical greenhouse

Bromeliad (Aechmea fasciata) C017 / 7441
Bromeliad (Aechmea fasciata) in flower

Pineapple with insects
Plate 2 from Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium by Maria Sybilla Merian

Ananas sp. pineapple
Plate 166 from The Chief Natural Orders of Plants (1849). Illustrated and described by Elizabeth Twining (1805-1889)

Guzmania lingulata, scarlet star

Bromelia anticantha
Watercolour by Margaret Ursula Mee, c. 1958. Mees name will be forever associated with her interest in conserving the Amazon rainforests

Tropical Fruits
Plate 51 from Le Regne Vegetal, Vol 12, Hort. Atlas (1870). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Entitled Fruits de Serre Temperee et Serre Chaude

Ananas sativas
From a collection of original drawings and sketches by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Tillandsia stricta, air plant
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Aechmea nudicaulis, bromeliad
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771.. Illustration annotated Bromelia bracteata

Tillandsia geminiflora
Finished watercolour (B32) by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771.. Illustration annotated Tillandsia argentea

Aechmea sphaerocephala
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Bromelia Pseudo Ananas

Cypress trees and bromeliad, Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, Florida, December

Cypress trees loaded with bromeliads, Big Cypress National Preserve, Florida, December

Bromeliads - flowering high in the forest canopy, Monteverde reserve Costa Rica
DAD-1231 BROMELIADS - Flowering high in the forest canopy Monteverde reserve, Costa Rica. David C Dixon contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Costa Rica, poison arrow frog in bromeliad

South America, Peru, Macchu Picchu

Bromeliad, San Jose, Costa Rica

Bromeliad, Spanish Moss, (Tillandsia usneoides), southern Florida, USA

Bromeliad plants

Bromeliad plant
Bromeliad sp. plant

Bromeliads being cultivated
Bromeliads (Tillandsia sp.) being cultivated under netting. Bromeliads are tropical flowering plants. Different species can be cultivated for food, fibres, and for sale to collectors

Epiphytic bromeliad (family Bromeliaceae) growing on a subtropical rainforest tree. Epiphytic bromeliads are non-parasitic plants that grow on a host tree for support

Bromeliad growing on a tree. The central flower spike (red) is surrounded by many long thin leaves (green). This is an epiphytic bromeliad, one that grows on trees for support

Epipihytic bromeliad (Vriesa elata)
Epipihytic bromeliad flower spikes (Vriesa elata)

Aechmea victoriana var. discolor
Aechmea bromeliad flowers (Aechmea victoriana var. discolor). This plant is native to the Amazon region of Brazil

Bromeliad (Tillandsia fasciculata)
Florida bromeliad plants (Tillandsia fasciculata) on host trees. This epiphytic plant is found throughout the USA, Central and South America and Mexico

Bromeliad flower. Close-up of the centre of a bromeliad, showing flower (white) and leaves (pink). Photographed at the Living Rainforest, Berkshire, UK

Crimson bromeliad (Fasicularia bicolor)
Crimson bromeliad flower (Fascicularia bicolor). This tender perennial originates from Chile

Guzmania dissitiflora
Epiphytic bromeliads (Guzmania dissitiflora). This plant is from Panama

Matchsticks bromeliad (Aechmea sp. )
Matchsticks bromeliad (Aechmea sp.). Photographed at Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Ochagavia carnea
Ochagavia flower (Ochagavia carnea)

Pineapple (Ananas comosus) close-up of flower and forming fruit, Palawan, Philippines, march

Pine Pink, Bletia purpurea, blooming on Mango Tree(Mangifera indica) with Bromeliads, Frenchmans Cove, Port Antonio, Jamaica

Epiphytic tillandsia are common in the Florida, USA

Bromeliad - in park. Nice - France
WAT-14462 Bromeliad - in park Nice - France neoregelia variegata M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bromeliad Plant
PPG-1210 BROMELIAD - close-up of flower Tillandsia cyanea Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bromeliad Flower San Cipriano Reserve, Cauca, Colombia
MAR-596 Bromeliad Flower San Cipriano Reserve, Cauca, Colombia Thomas Marent Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Tropical rainforest with bromeliad San Cipriano Reserve, Cauca, Colombia
MAR-573 Tropical rainforest with bromeliad San Cipriano Reserve, Cauca, Colombia Thomas Marent Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Giant Puya - Andes - Peru
FG-3383 Giant Puya Andes, Peru. South America Puya raimondii Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Bromeliad: A Tropical Delight" In the lush rainforests of Ecuador's Yasuni National Park, a vibrant bromeliad known as Aechmea zebrina thrives. Its striking colors and unique zebra-like patterns make it a true gem in the Tiputini rainforest. Meanwhile, in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, near a fountain adorned with bromeliads, one can find an unexpected connection to this tropical beauty. Did you know that they are not only visually stunning but also play host to fascinating creatures? Take the Ananas comosus or pineapple plant for example - its spiky leaves provide shelter for Philaethria dido butterflies. These delicate insects flutter around their pineapple sanctuary creating a mesmerizing sight. Venturing further into South America, we discover another intriguing relationship within the bromeliad family. In Bolivar States, Venezuela, poison arrow frogs seek refuge among these plants' leafy embrace. Their vibrant hues contrast against the greenery and serve as nature's warning sign to potential predators. But it doesn't end there. The discovery of new species continues to amaze us. In 2007, scientists stumbled upon Tiger's Treefrog perched on a bromeliad in Pasto - Departamento Narino, Colombia. This remarkable finding reminds us that our world still holds countless wonders waiting to be unveiled. From exotic locations like Maui in Hawaii to Salto Morato Nature Reserve in Brazil's rainforest paradise; from ospreys gracefully landing at their nests nestled within Bald cypress trees to red pineapples showcasing their fruitfulness - bromeliads captivate our senses wherever they bloom. Whether you're marveling at their intricate designs or appreciating the diverse ecosystems they support worldwide; whether you encounter them while exploring distant lands or simply enjoy them as houseplants - bromeliads bring a touch of tropical enchantment into our lives.