Offhand I've never heard of any bromeliad growers in Spain or Portugal, Kim, but maybe somebody from that region can set me straight.

There are several large-scale producers in the Netherlands and Belgium. On the FCBS links page, scroll down to where it says "Bromeliad Sources". I don't know if any of them do retail, though. Probably just wholesale, and mostly Vrieseas and Guzmanias.

Here is a link that might be useful: Bromeliad links page

Hi Kim. This may not be much help,but for what its worth,here goes. At times this year,on EBAY,there was a seller from Portugal,I think,but maybe it was Spain.I did not bid on any plants from him,so can't remember the name. But if you watch the bromeliad 'buy' pages,you might just see an item post,and there is a 'click on'line for contacting the seller. You could then establish communications to have a plant sent direct from there to your friend. A long shot maybe,but it might work out. Also,on the bottom of some ebay pages,they have links to Europeon ebay pages,that might also connect you with a seller. Lisa's comments above are right-on,however,you might try looking for info in back issues of the BSI Journal. One final thought,an e-mail to Michaels,or Dennis at Tropiflora might also provide a sourch for you. Good hunting,Bob

Thanks for the link, Lisa, I don't know why I didn't think of that. The good news is the links have links. My German is extremely weak, but using an online translator is slightly better! I'm finding more orchid and tillandsia sales than bromeliads, though. We are really lucky here, massive inventories by contrast, at least from what I've seen so far.

Bob, I will check Ebay for the seller from Portugal, that would be perfect. But I've never done ebay before, ugh. Looks like the time to start may be NOW. Thanks!