Bromeliads Selection of Bromeliads for Indoors by Elyssa Goins 2 years ago by Elyssa Goins Elyssa Goins is an experienced house plant hobbyist who maintains over a hundred plants. She is a gardener, beekeeper, and a proud mother of four. She is a member of the American Horticultural Society, has a published study in the National Social Science Association, and loves to talk about her love of plants. For the past twenty years, she's been all about growing and caring for various fruits, veggies, herbs, livestock, kids, and houseplants. Managing a big garden to feed four growing kids and raising dairy goats has taught her so much about being an excellent plant parent and now is her time to share with you. Published: August 28, 2022Last Updated on September 26, 2023 This article was fact checked. Helpful: 100% Share 0FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail 26 What’s your favorite bromeliad plant? Browse this collection of bromeliads that can be grown indoors succesfully…. Description, growing advice and caring tips are provided for each plant. Flaming Sword – Vriesea Splendens The flaming sword plant (botanical name : vriesea splendens) is one of the most popular vriesea bromeliads grown indoors. This species features a red sword like flower head which can grow up to 2ft tall and displays attractive mottled leaves. The foliage and flower bract makes this plant stand out among all bromeliads. Read More Medusa’s Head – Tillandsia Caput Medusae Known as the Medusa’s head plant for it’s similarities (erratic snake hair with the plants foliage) with the Greek mythological character Medusa. The Caput Medusae is a very strange looking specimen that is unlike many indoor plants in looks and how it’s grown. The C. medusae needs to be mounted on wood (large branch…. Read More Queens Tears – Billbergia Nutans The Queens Tears plant is a surprisingly resilient bromeliad that can withstand periods of neglect. Their multi-colored blooms make them a sure crowd pleaser and a stunning addition to any home garden. Bromeliads do not get much easier to grow than the billbergia nutans, indoors. Read More Scarlet Star – Guzmania Lingulata When viewed from above, the entire flower head takes on the shape of a star, giving the plant its name. As the plant blooms only once in its life, the bloom is hardy and lasts about five months. The leaves are long and umbrella out from the central stalk of the plant. Read More Urn Plant – Aechmea Fasciata Although an outdoor plant by nature, the Calla Lily will perform wonderfully as an indoor plant. These lilies require no encouragement to bloom. So long as the moisture and light conditions are within tolerance levels of the plant, the blooms will occur without any special attention. Read More Blushing Bromeliad – Neoregelia Carolinae The blushing bromeliad is exciting plant grow, especially before it flowers and produces the dark pinkish red center within the rosette. The flowers are non showy, although they have an attractive appearance when they’re all in bloom. Green and whitish striped N.carolinae tricolor is popular. Read More Was this helpful? Submit Cancel Thanks for your feedback! Elyssa GoinsElyssa Goins is an experienced house plant hobbyist who maintains over a hundred plants. She is a gardener, beekeeper, and a proud mother of four. She is a member of the American Horticultural Society, has a published study in the National Social Science Association, and loves to talk about her love of plants. For the past twenty years, she’s been all about growing and caring for various fruits, veggies, herbs, livestock, kids, and houseplants. Managing a big garden to feed four growing kids and raising dairy goats has taught her so much about being an excellent plant parent and now is her time to share with you. Share 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail previous post Succulent House Plants Grown Indoors next post Indoor Plants Temperature Guide 0 0 votes Article Rating Subscribe Login Notify of new follow-up comments new replies to my comments Label {} [+] Name* Email* Website Δ Label {} [+] Name* Email* Website Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. 0 Comments Inline Feedbacks View all comments