sure everyone here can help you out what do you want to know?

im get a bromeliad in a couple of weeks (got to wait till school ends) and i would like to know as much as i can so i dont kill it :) thannks

Kayzar

Let us know which one you get so people can give you more detailed instructions on how to care for it. Get one with a lable so you know which one it is.

Tom

kayzar, because you live in a cooler climate (I think), be sure to get one that can tolerate your lowest nighttime temperatures. Aechmeas and neoregelias are good for beginners. Good luck.

i live in australia and in summer its very dry
i need one that does not need a lot of humidity and is quite hardy

Kayzar

well what bromeliads are available to you? do you plan on shopping online... or is there a local bromeliad nursuery... try a desert bromeliad like Tillandsia Latifolia not all tillandsias will like intense heat or sun but many Tillansias (air plants) will enjoy the indoors...its a great plant cant go wrong with it or a Dyckia will enjoy the sun and heat and is tolerant of near freezing temps... or Cryptanthus (earth star) this is the ultimate house plant and grows like a weed indoors (for me). i always give them to friends for presents and later they run after me to get more... let me know what ya think..

--Aaron

but when i think of it you might be better off with trying to grow a bromeliad indoors (green house)thats what i have to do in Texas ...im pretty sure climates might be similar i.e. texas is ultra dry now, scorching in the summer just wild weather... but truly the best to start with is a Cryptanthus, its a great beginner plant and doesnt mind neglect, and rewards you for careful attention :)

--Aaron

Hi Kayzar, I remember you from your bonsai attempts :-). Bromeliads are easy to grow - the most important thing is to make sure you always have a little water in the central cup. And like the others say, good light, but also humidity - you might have to rig something to deal with that. Good luck!

I have taken to the spiny aechmea recurvatas. They are quite hardy and used in rock gardens.

Hi Kayzar,

From your information, I guess you are living in Victoria. Which suburb are you living in. If convenient you can pay a visit to Garden World nursery in Springwell, Melbourne and look for Chris. Chris can explain in details of growing bromeliad in your area plus he has a good selection of bromeliads.

Han