Monday, 17 February 2014

Tropical Touch


Ok, first thing I will say about bromiliads is that they are fantastic at attracting mosquitoes. The general funnel and cup shape of the plant allows it to store a reservoir of water in its center, and mozzies love stagnant pools of water to lay their eggs in. Just make sure you have a healthy garden before you plant them and the frogs and other predatory critters should help keep them in check. After all, bromiliads are stunning plants that are great at adding a tropical touch to your garden, especially when they can have such fascinating and unusual flowers. They dont require a heap of water once theyre established. Ive had one growing in a pot for years and am quite proficient at killing pot plants. It even flowers! Im impressed by its sheer audacity to live through my absent minded home pot plant care.

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