Bromelia balansae

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Geoff
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Bromelia balansae

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aka Heart of Flame. This is a large, very well armed and outstanding xeric bromeliad for mediterranean and warmer/moister gardens as well. It is a monocarpic bromeliad but goes out with a real bang. Also suckers profusely so lots of offspring when flowering plant dies.
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Re: Bromelia balansae

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