Bromeliads are a family of plants (Bromeliaceae, the pineapple family) native to tropical North and South America. There are about 2500 species and several thousand hybrids and cultivars. Those species used as houseplants have some of the most colorful bracts, ranging from pink to deep purple. These plants form short, fairly flat rosettes of leaves; some miniatures are no more than 1 inch across, while other plants can be as much as 40 inches wide.
- Flourish in tropical and subtropical climates
- Widely cultivated as an ornamental plant for its colorful foliage and long-lasting colorful bracts and flowers
- Leaf vases can capture water and nutrients in the absence of a well-developed root system
- Reproduces by making pups or seeds