In this article, I share some types of Bromeliaceae which is based on my experience.
Bromeliad Types
- Dyckia Bromeliad
- Cryptanthus Bromeliad
- Puya Bromeliad
- Tillandsia Bromeliad
- Aechmea Bromeliad
- Guzmania Bromeliad
- Vriesea Bromeliad
- Neoregelia Bromeliad
- Billbergia Bromeliad
- Ananas Bromeliad
- Catopsis Bromeliad
- Hechtia Bromeliad
- Portea Bromeliad
- Nidulrium Bromeliad
- Pitcairnia Bromeliad
15 Types of Bromeliad
Dyckia Bromeliad
Dyckia is a genus of plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Pitcairnioideae. This plant prefers well-draining soil. When grown in containers, Dyckias eventually require division.A very robust species with broad, succulent leaves that taper to a point. The color is glabrous green and bear very large marginal spines.
Cryptanthus Bromeliad
Cryptanthus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Bromelioideae. The genus name is from the Greek cryptos and anthos. It thrive in tropical conditions, and you should make efforts to keep them moist. Make sure, however, not to rest them in standing water. It is a popular indoor plant, known for its attractive foliage and low maintenance requirements.
Puya Bromeliad
Puya is a genus of the botanical family Bromeliaceae. These terrestrial plants are native to the Andes Mountains of South America and southern Central America. A large rosette forming succulent that eventually mounds up to 2 to 3 feet tall and can sprawl out 6 to 8 feet wide with very attractive silver-white narrow and slightly recurved leaves that have sharp teeth on their margins held in 2-foot-wide rosettes.
Tillandsia Bromeliad
Tillandsia is a genus which perennial flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, native to the forests, mountains and deserts of the Neotropics, from northern Mexico and the southeastern.Tillandsias should be given enough light and air circulation to dry in 3 hours or less. Do not keep plants constantly wet or moist. Do not allow them to dry too quickly though.
Aechmea Bromeliad
Aechmea is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae. Aechmea comprises eight subgenera and around 250 species distributed from Mexico through South America and the Caribbean.Their outstanding floral display lasts for several months.Keep your plant in a warm room, in a bright spot that is out of direct sun. It likes humidity, so place on a tray of damp pebbles or mist regularly.
Guzmania Bromeliad
Guzmania is a genus of over 120 species of flowering plants in the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. This plant is perennials native to Brazil, southern Mexico, Central America, and northern and western South America.Feed the plant a couple times during the year with a diluted by half with houseplant or bromeliad food. You can spray the leaves with this mixture, as well. Do not fertilize in summer when the plant is dormant and not actively growing. The most common problem when caring for Guzmania is overwatering the soil.
Vriesea Bromeliad
Vriesea is a genus of flowering plants in the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae.Bromeliad Vriesea is a relatively rare houseplant that needs very little water to thrive. They do best in abundant sunlight and should be less than 3 feet from a window. Bromeliad Vriesea likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn’t need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Neoregelia Bromeliad
Neoregelia is a genus of epiphytic flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Bromelioideae, native to South American rainforests. It prefers bright, indirect sunlight. It thrives under filtered light or partial shade, which mimics the dappled sunlight of its natural rainforest habitat.This bromeliad typically does not like direct light and will cause a burn. For indoors, use a place with strong sunlight. Outdoors find a shadier place with less direct sun.
Billbergia Bromeliad
Billbergia is a genus of flowering plants in the familyBromeliaceae, subfamily Bromelioideae. Billbergia pyramidalis, commonly known as the flaming torch and foolproof plant, is a species of bromeliad that is native to northern South America and parts of the Caribbean.Grow Billbergia in a warm room with average humidity and direct light. The growing medium should be extra rich and well-drained; all the medium to dry out between waterings. Keep water in the cup at the base of the plant. Fertilize Billbergia monthly during spring and summer with quarter-strength liquid fertilizer.
Ananas Bromeliad
The pineapple is a tropical plant with an edible fruit; it is the most economically significant plant in the family Bromeliaceae. The pineapple is indigenous to South America, where it has been cultivated for many centuries.Though the fruit of your Bromeliad Pineapple is edible, please note that it is not organically grown. Water every 1 to 2 weeks using filtered water or water that has set out overnight. Pineapple Bromeliad prefers to dry out somewhat between waterings but should not dry out completely.
Catopsis Bromeliad
Catopsis is a genus in the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. Catopsis is a genus of plants widespread across much of Latin America from Mexico to Brazil, plus Florida and the West Indies.We grow Catopsis berteroniana indoors all year round at a temperature of 20°C and watered from above every day without a saucer to avoid water stagnation.
Hechtia Bromeliad
Hechtia is a genus of plants in the family Bromeliaceae, and is the sole genus of the subfamily Hechtioideae, containing 75 species. Its species are native to Mexico, Central America, and Texas. It prefers growing in full sun or bright light. Grow it in a well draining mix as in nature it grows on cliffs and rock in its native habitat. The leaves are shiny gray-green above, white-scurfy beneath and arching downward, the margins serrate with vicious spines, the inflorescence branched with spikelets of white flowers.
Portea Bromeliad
Portea is a genus in the plant family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Bromelioideae. It is native to the Atlantic coast of Brazil.Most prefer shade or partial shade, but some tolerate full sun. Even though they prefer moisture and humidity, they are extremely tolerant of low-moisture conditions and will survive prolonged periods of drought.These plants are known for their ability to improve air quality by absorbing pollutants and producing oxygen. In addition, they help to create a relaxed atmosphere and can have a stress-reducing effect.
Nidulrium Bromeliad
Nidularium is a genus in the plant family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Bromelioideae.This plant is commonly known as blushing bromeliad. Several species are cultivated indoors as decorative plants for their foliage and colourful red, purplish, or white flowers.The leaves of some species are often become coloured during flowering periods.
Pitcairnia Bromeliad
Pitcairnia is a genus of plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Pitcairnioideae.The genus Pitcairnia ranks as the second most prolific of the bromeliad family. As they hail from warmer climates they are associated with passion. Red blooms are often the best known way to show passion to someone. For this reason, red bromeliad blooms are an exotic flower for love.