I plant all my bromeliads that I use in the garden, in pots sunken into the soil (Except for those mounted in trees). Make sure you use a very well-draining potting mix. Piles of rocks are also wonderful to show them off!

Japie
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Aw Japie, another exquisite photo. My terrestrials grow well since I'm located in an ancient river bed. I also like the idea of pots-in-the-ground since you never know when the mood to change will strike.

With few exceptions, all of mine are in the ground in profusion as I've been growing six or seven species for around 8 years.
I have some specimens in terra cotta pots in one area of the garden and a bunch of stuff on driftwood (see my newest post here).

Unless it's something huge, I keep it in the pot. I've also noticed that clay pots don't always do well buried. They seem to get extra mold or fungus or whatever growing in/on them. Might as well use plastic pots when planting.

Thanks for the great advice and photos, guys!

How come could see the picture from Fawnridge?

wow!! Nice job.

Tropicalfreak