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identify bromeliad

14 years ago

hi out there,it is good to be here.I an a bromeliad lover and get frustrated when I can't name some.Living 130kl from town makes it a bit hard too as a few growers and sellers I know are happy to help but getting there,wow hey!.I am hoping someone out there can help. I was given a pile of these lovely plants and one had a billberger type flower hanging down(wilting) with burgundy towards the tips of plant and vertical whitish lines outside. Also does anyone know if and how to put pictures on here as I'd like to put one of the plant and one of my beautiful companion GIDGET, a king charles spaniel and best friend( apart from my lovely husband) on as soon as I can, Cheers jenmort

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alisonoz_gw
14 years ago
Try the International Bromeliad Society website gallery for lots of pictures to help identification
Post a picture through the OZGallery, it has to be under 61 kb, there are prompts that guide you through the process.

Here is a link that might be useful: Brom society
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