Bromeliads

It's called an "air plant"—or Tillandsia—a family of plants that has seen a resurgence in popularity in the past couple of years as a home décor item tucked into glass cubes or candle holders, says Mike Salvi , owner of Russell's Bromeliads, a Clermont, Fla., grower and distributor of the plants.

Greenery, With Hints of the Forest and Desert Anne Marie Chaker 2011

Logee's Greenhouses Tillandsia has seen a resurgence in popularity in the past couple of years as a home décor item tucked into glass cubes or candle holders, says Mike Salvi, owner of Russell's Bromeliads, a Clermont, Fla., grower and distributor of the plants.

Nontraditional Holiday Decor 2011

Bromeliads are represented by genera Aechmea, Vriesea, Tillandsia, and others.

Iguazú National Park, Argentina 2008

Bromeliads host the little buggers, but we can't bear to rip 'em out.

Making Light: Like an ice storm, only with more volume 2010

These Tillandsia Bromeliads have been living on a wooden trellis, tied with fishing line, that was brought inside the greenhouse each year.

Bloom Day/Foliage Day Combo-February 2010 « Fairegarden 2010

Bromeliads host the little buggers, but we can't bear to rip 'em out.

Making Light: Like an ice storm, only with more volume 2010

There used to be more Bromeliads, tied to an old snag that was planted in a large pot filled with gravel.

Bloom Day/Foliage Day Combo-February 2010 « Fairegarden 2010

"Bromeliads add color and last a long time," she says.

The best plants to give during the holidays 2010

I so enjoy the texture and color offered by your Bromeliads and Autumn fern.

Bloom Day/Foliage Day Combo-February 2010 « Fairegarden 2010

Bromeliads those rainforest plants that can live without direct water and attach themselves to tree trunks are important to the tamarin, providinga source of food in the insects that hide in them,and in the water they store.

Creatiary 2009