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Jing Pascual, bromeliad lover, tells us why bromeliads are the best plants to own

If you live in a condo, and you don’t have a lot of space, bromeliads are the perfect plants to grow indoors!


Jing Pascual, bromeliad afficionado and owner of "Broms 'N Blooms. (PHOTO: J. Pascual)



Jing Pascual, bromeliad lover, tells us why bromeliads are the best plants to own

 

When she started looking for plants to decorate her home, bromeliads weren’t the first plant that Jing Pascual, an educator, thought of.

 

Yet these stunning tropicals turned out to be ideal for her. Bromeliads offer bold colors, fanciful foliage, and a tough constitution that don’t demand too much care from her during her busy time.

 

Here are the reasons why she loves bromeliads.

 

VARIETY

 

Bromeliads come in a variety of shapes and bloom types so there’s plenty to choose from. One of Jing's favorite varieties are the Guzmania types, which are available in a striking array of colors, from orange to red and purple to yellow and even white.


Like the other bromeliads, Guzmanias prefer and are happiest in bright, natural light. 


These hybrids will offer several weeks of color as tabletop plants, and, like other popular bromeliads, they can be kept as houseplants that will reproduce from "pups" around their base.

 

Another gorgeous choice are the Neoregelia bromeliads, seen most often in cultivation and are shorter than their showy cousins, as they don't have towering flowering bracts. However, these plants frequently have gorgeous foliage that can provide months of color. The Neoregelia species are also slightly more cold-hardy than some other bromeliads.


Neoregelia plants are not difficult bromeliads to grow, but they are somewhat more dependent on strong light to develop deep, vivid colors in their leaves than others.
 

EASY CARE

 

If you like artificial flowers (we know you’re out there -- admit it!), you’ll love bromeliads. That’s because these beauties maintain their waxy blooms for weeks, if not months. 


Rarely, if ever, will they need much assistance from you. According to Jing, you just water bromeliads once or twice a week, or whenever the soil feels dry to the touch and place them in a bright location that’s protected from direct sun. That’s it!!

 

LIFESPAN

 

Bromeliads hold their blooms for weeks and will keep your home colorful throughout many months, Jing said.

 

Once the flowers fade, the mother plant will often die, but you may discover there are baby plants (pups) around her base. You can pot them individually and grow them to maturity and get another crop of flowers.

 

The flaming sword houseplant, Vriesea splendens, is one of the most common bromeliads used for indoor decoration

VERSATILITY

 

If you live in a condo or a small house (like Jing), and you don’t have a lot of space, bromeliads are the perfect plants to grow indoors. These plants stay compact and won’t try to take over your living room.

 

And, because they are so colorful and compact, they are the perfect collectible. Once you’re hooked on bromeliads, you’ll want to collect a rainbow of different varieties!


 Aechmeas do well both as houseplants and as ornamental ground cover, 
 

 

EDITOR'S NOTE:


Jing Pascual, a mother of two, is a graduate of UP Diliman. She runs a successful tutorial center in Quezon City called Heart and Mind Study Center. Jing got hooked on bromeliads last year, and started amassing these beauties in such a short time. 


Today, as owner of her new enterprise called “Broms ‘n Blooms”, her spare time is spent caring for these beauties, as well as sharing her passion for bromeliads with like-minded people. For orders, Jing may be reached at 0927-7884192.

 


- Le Mod Lifestyle Team

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