Close up of the leaves. They are covered with powdery white specialized hairs that help the leaves to absorb the water and minerals , making them more important for absortion than the roots. Rio de Janeiro.
by Monocromatico Oct 19, 2003 9:31 AM
As you can see, the bromeliad is planted on no soil at all! It´s just hanging there, getting nutrients from the air and absorbing water through its leaves. Rio de Janeiro.
by Monocromatico Oct 19, 2003 9:31 AM
A few groups of Air Moss living confortably on electric cables, with no contact with any kind of soil. Some people believe that they feed themselves with electricity. Rio de Janeiro.
by Monocromatico Apr 12, 2004 7:10 PM
A very tiny plant. I will be updating this as soon as these buds open.
by richteaz Apr 16, 2005 2:36 PM
bromeliad show, San Diego, May 2012
by palmbob May 30, 2012 8:31 AM
