Bromeliad foliage

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Seaecho Phelan, CA(Zone 8b) Aug 20, 2007

My Bromeliad Vriesea splendens, or Flaming Sword as its also known, was blooming when I bought it nearly two years ago. I have always read that when they are done blooming, bromeliads' foliage dies. Well, mine never did! I kept watching the base of the plant to see if pups were forming, but none ever appeared. Now, nearly two years later, the foliage looks very healthy and vigorous. Is this unusual?

Randi

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senlarrs Harrisburg, PA(Zone 6a) Aug 20, 2007

Randi, Have you, also, post this question in the Bromeliad forum, too??
I have a bromeliad, think it is the same as yours, and it has bloomed, about the same age and looks the same.....healthy and vigorous! I just have never questioned it! 8.)

Larry

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Seaecho Phelan, CA(Zone 8b) Aug 22, 2007

Thanks Larry. Well, I guess we are just lucky! I love this type of brom - its the only brom I have. I love the olive colored foliage with the chocolate mottling. So attractive!

Randi

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senlarrs Harrisburg, PA(Zone 6a) Aug 22, 2007

Randi,
Did you post your question in the bromeliad forum??

Larry

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Seaecho Phelan, CA(Zone 8b) Aug 23, 2007

No, not yet. I forgot about it, to be honest. Been having some concerns with some other plants lately, and it slipped my mind. . .

Randi

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senlarrs Harrisburg, PA(Zone 6a) Aug 23, 2007

OK

Larry

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