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How do I take care of my new Bromeliad? Billbergia zebrina (Bromeliad)
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Old 04-24-2009, 09:38 AM
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Sorry, I know this isn't an orchid, but I just had to share!

I ordered this plant 12 years ago and it was just a wee little 2 inches tall. LOL Over the years I almost threw it away several times...it just got way too big and NEVER FLOWERED!!!

Well, I'm glad I kept hanging on - after 12 long years, look what it finally did for me!!!
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Old 04-24-2009, 10:18 AM
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No need to apologize.....it's a beauty and thanks for sharing!!!!
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Old 04-24-2009, 10:46 AM
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That is VERY cool Ethan! Twelve years shows dedication that only an orchid grower possesses. Congrats on the bloom, but at least it looks like you had some cool looking foliage for 12 years. That's a neat looking plant.
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Old 04-24-2009, 11:02 AM
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Great Bromeliad, what patience waiting 12 years for it to flower
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Old 04-24-2009, 11:47 AM
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12 years? ha ha wow thats a long time to wait!
Congrats to you Ethan - its really wonderful. Thanks for sharing you're beauty
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Old 04-24-2009, 12:35 PM
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hehe...thanks, guys!

Yes, 12 years has been a long time to wait, but I always kept thinking "someday it will bloom". LOL

And like Royal said, I had some nice foliage for the first 12 years!
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