Published Friday, March 4, 2011, OK personal/derivative use; link www.lovethatimage.com.

Ephiphytic bromeliad

I hope I got the name right here. Please let me know if this is incorrect.

Anyway, isn’t it pretty? These are air plants, epiphytes, which live attached to bark and things in the tropical wild. I found this one in my archives from May of last year, taken at the Volunteer Park Conservatory.

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27 Comments Flowers,Pink Saturday

27 Responses to “Ephiphytic bromeliad”

1. ann new zealand on 04 Mar 2011 at 11:48 pm #
   

   How often do you volunteer there? We have a similar green house, but I don’t think they want volunteers.

2. Maia on 05 Mar 2011 at 4:20 am #
   

   I don’t know about the name but they are very interesting flowers, so exotic.

3. deb on 05 Mar 2011 at 5:01 am #
   

   Beautiful flower photo!

4. d on 05 Mar 2011 at 5:33 am #
   

   So very pretty!! HPS!!

   Hugs,
   Debbie

5. Gail on 05 Mar 2011 at 9:16 am #
   

   I just occurred to me how talented God is, just look at all of the different flowers He designed. Just look at this one, stunning.

6. Jan on 05 Mar 2011 at 8:32 pm #
   

   Stunning shot, the purple/yellow was a nice surprise.

7. Andy on 06 Mar 2011 at 12:33 am #
   

   Beautiful colours and beautiful photos.

8. Lui on 06 Mar 2011 at 4:58 am #
   

   It really looks special!
   And sorry, but I don’t know the name too! ;-(

9. Janis on 06 Mar 2011 at 6:45 am #
   

   Love this plant…so pretty!

10. Gabriela on 06 Mar 2011 at 6:46 am #
    

    Happy Pink Saturday!

    What a beautiful flower! I had Bromeliads but had no luck in this weather…

    ~ Gabriela ~

11. James on 06 Mar 2011 at 11:52 am #
    

    I don’t think I’ve seen one of these before but it sure is pretty.

12. Denise on 06 Mar 2011 at 3:37 pm #
    

    Absolutely beautiful Sara and a lovely combination of color and light in this photo. Have a great week.

13. guild-rez on 06 Mar 2011 at 5:30 pm #
    

    Very interesting picture of an Ephiphytic bromeliad. Never seen one like that before. Very pretty!!
    You asked about the Orchid tree or Bauhinia variegata. The flowers are conspicuous, bright pink or white, 8–12 cm diameter, with five petals. Variegata refers to the flowers not to the leaves!!
    Thank you for visiting my blog,
    Gisela.

14. naturegirl on 06 Mar 2011 at 6:46 pm #
    

    Sara I love seeing these air plants. I see them in Florida and they are facinating! Mother Nature facinates me! waving from the desert!

15. Teresa on 06 Mar 2011 at 6:48 pm #
    

    That is great! I just bought a pineapple today, and I’m going to try to start it.

16. Arija on 07 Mar 2011 at 12:32 am #
    

    What a colour combination! They really are an interesting plant group.

17. Pat Smith on 07 Mar 2011 at 7:35 am #
    

    It looks like purple darts shot into a powderpuff!

18. Kim,USA on 07 Mar 2011 at 10:10 am #
    

    Another variety of bromeliad my mom would love to see this for her favorite flower is bromeliad. Thanks for sharing!
    MYM

19. Candy Suter on 07 Mar 2011 at 3:42 pm #
    

    This is a type of epiphyte called a Tillandsia! There are many varieties! About 540! Water and nutrients are absorbed through the leaves. The roots are used as anchors only to hold them to trees.

    Great photo!

20. Candy Suter on 07 Mar 2011 at 3:46 pm #
    

    Oh by the way…Happy Cactus Monday!

21. Kay Davies on 07 Mar 2011 at 6:51 pm #
    

    How beautiful!
    — K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie’s Guide to Adventurous Travel

22. Mickie Brown on 07 Mar 2011 at 7:55 pm #
    

    Too pretty!! Gosh, how many different colors are in that photo. Very lovely flower–very lovely shot. Mickie

23. Lisa's Chaos on 09 Mar 2011 at 2:56 pm #
    

    I love the colors! No clue what it’s called but it’s wonderful!

24. Rosie Gan on 10 Mar 2011 at 1:40 am #
    

    Like this shot. There seems to be motion yet there’s stillness too.
    Rosie

25. Lillianna on 11 Mar 2011 at 2:05 am #
    

    What a sweet flower!
    Looks like nothing I have ever seen!

    /Lillianna

26. Sharon Wagner on 11 Mar 2011 at 11:57 am #
    

    I’m voting for you this month. I like Bromeliads as well. Or however they’re spelled!

27. Sallie (FullTime-Life) on 12 Mar 2011 at 12:53 pm #
    

    A beautiful flower! Nurseries and garden centers are great this time of year in the PNW — and not so bad here in Florida!~

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