Indoor until no danger of frost and shade loving after that.
Its most likely a vriesea

Hi Susandonb,
We really need to see a image or have a plant name to give you accurate advise.

I have a new brom also - first one and don't have a clue either.

I will try to post a pic, but it sounds just like the previous one.

Need growing advice also.

thank you

hopefully this will get you to the picture

Lets try the picture insertion one more time. I really don't know what this kind is or how to take care of it. Outside in the shade in the summer? Water - how much?

Thank you to everyone who knows nothing about this plant.

Linda In NC

Here is a link that might be useful: {{gwi:446437}}

It's a Guzmania. These need bright shade - no direct sun - and lots of humidity. Not the easiest bromeliad to keep happy. If you don not have success with this one, try Aechmea fasciata - a fairly large plant with broad, stiff banded leaves and a pink spiky ball for the inflorescence. That one can take less humidity and more sun.

Thank You very much for the help. I appreciate it.

Linda In NC