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Bromeliads
Do any animals live on the bromeliad?
Even though some extremely rare bromeliad species are now maintained in culture by bromeliad enthusiasts, little or no thought has been given to maint...
What does bromeliad biota mean?
These few hundred species probably are a small fraction of those that exist, because these animals and plants, together called the bromeliad biota (th...
Where bromeliads are live?
Bromeliads originate from South and Central America, the Caribbean and West Africa. They grow in deserts, mountains and forests. The most well known b...
How long does a bromeliad live?
Bromeliads live for two to five years. They're one of those plants that blooms once when it hits maturity, and then slowly dies off as it puts all its...
How do bromeliads smell?
Bromeliads can also succumb to heart rot. If the center of the bromeliad emits a slight rotting smell, appears brown and soggy, or the leaves fall off...
Can you eat bromeliads?
It is the only bromeliad that produces a fruit that can be eaten and is therefore grown commercially in a variety of tropical locations. ... Its uniqu...
What kinds of animals live in Bromeliads?
Among the creatures found here are fungi, algae, protozoa, and small invertebrates such as insects, spiders, scorpions, mites, worms, and even crabs. ...
Where are bromeliads found?
Bromeliads originate from South and Central America, the Caribbean and West Africa. They grow in deserts, mountains and forests. The most well known b...