Bromeliad identification

[Randi]

Would anyone be able to tell me which Bromeliad this is? I've never seen it before and when I purchased it, the tag just said Assorted Bromeliads. It's finally in the tank after waiting over a year to plant. Just curious as to it's name - I wanted to look up it's details and requirements, etc. It is doing well with what is being offered, heat and humidity wise. Thank you for any assistance.

 

[Yvonne G]

It might be Neoregelia Carolinae ‘Tricolor’
Blushing Bromeliad

 

[Randi]

That is most definitely it! Thank you so much

 

[Maggie Cummings]

After it blooms it will probably die. Keep water in the 'vases' of them, especially those smaller ones.

 

[Randi]

They are misted often and I always pour water into the vases. I just moved the smaller ones around as the previous location was a little too warm, and they were suffering a bit. They look better with the location they are in now so in time, they should be growing and a beautiful green until an orange flower with red streaks emerges. I also have one that's got a pink flower that will emerge. The bromeliads are already growing pups that I can plant once it dies off. I love bromeliads. I want more. Anyone know of any good sites to order from that will ship to Canada? Thanks for all of your advice.

 

[Maggie Cummings]

From where I am sitting now I can see 10 bromeliads on a sill, and some in another room, I like them too, but I don't need this many. PM me your address and I'll work on sending you a few....seems like you really know their care and I apologize for telling you how to care for them when you already know...

 

[Randi]

Aw, thank you so much! You've literally just made the rest of my year that is such a generous offer. I am not picky and will accept any that you no longer need or want, no matter what species or how they look. I love bromeliads!! There is no need to apologize! You've done nothing wrong. You're just following instinct and advising me like you would do for anyone. There is a lot that I don't know and I'm always learning so please advise when necessary. Please save your apologies for another day as they are not needed. and please continue to post like this whenever you do post as it's very much appreciated and we never know how much experience an individual may have. I think it's great that there's so much care and support here.

I don't think we have ever talked directly but I see your threads and your replies and I have a lot of respect for you and the knowledge you possess. I will PM you right away. And again, thank you so much. You're quite an amazing and wonderful person, if you didn't know that already

 

[SarahChelonoidis]

FYI, you need a permit from the CFIA to receive plants in Canada from the USA. If the shipment is opened at customs without the permit and phytosanitary certificate it'll likely be destroyed and a fine issued to the receiver. It's best to order from within Canada, because it's fairly costly and time consuming to get documentation in order.

 

[Maggie Cummings]

Thanks Sarah, I'll look into it here. I am evil enough to know there's always a way around something....