The bromeliads comprise one of the most eclectic plant families in the Americas, including epiphytes in rainforests, terrestrial species in high elevations and arid-land survivors. Taxonomists have ...

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Many older adults have concluded that they’re better off covering long-term care expenses out of their own pockets if they end up needing it. Years of rising premiums on long-term care insurance, ...

During the frigid days of winter, plant lovers are forced to turn their attention indoors. The bromeliads are a group of plants that adapt well to indoor conditions and lately have become more readily ...

There are thousands of different species of Bromeliads, and most of the varieties you’ll find for sale are the perfect indoor plant. The plants only produce a bloom once before the mother plant ...