Probably one of the easiest bromeliads to grow and suited to a wide range of climates. I got my plants from my father, he lived in Melbourne and these grew well and flowered for him. Mine of course are near Darwin and likewise do quite well, although in good shade. But that is quite a climatic range. Flowers don't last a long time but look great all the same.
My father had his outside in the garden. Winter they didn't look so good but still managed to be okay. You never know, Inga, behind glass for you they might also do well.
Tempting though it is, I'm unable to have any more plants on my sunny windowsill and I try to have the fragrant ones. My best, winter colour, comes from my, several colours of, bougainvilleas . They brighten up the white mountains of snow outside my window, most of the winter. Most of the snow has melted, although we saw a few flurries yesterday and today, but tonight's temps. are going to be -15°C, but with windchill, more like -20°c. Warmer days are coming, I hope. :>)
Oh well, I had to try. Bougainvilleas come in a lot of colours these days, and in compact forms. I understand they still need to be pruned though, If only they didn't have all those horrendous spikes. But that must be quite a contrast against a backdrop of snow. You should post some photos. If you're after fragrance you should also try Dracaenas or Sansevierias.
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