Bromeliads and Orchids and some more Remodelling

Anything relating to Cacti or CactiGuide.com that doesn't fit in another category should be posted under General.
Post Reply
User avatar
doctor289
Posts: 52
Joined: Thu May 06, 2010 11:31 pm
Location: Lima, Peru

Bromeliads and Orchids and some more Remodelling

Post by doctor289 »

I know they are not cacti (got some flowers coming so look out for more posts) but thought some of you might be interested.

Image

Orchids and bromliad. No idea the species but quite nice flowers.

Image

Spectacular bromeliad that has now flowered for the second time in six months. They seem to love the Lima climate and the polycarbonate roof. That and getting sprayed twice a day.

Image

The cactus garden was not enough. Had to give the bromeliads suitable home as well. Several tons of flag stones, teaching a Peruvian bricklayer artistic layout, second pump for from the jacuzzi.

The real shame is when I leave Peru can't take any of this or the plants with me.

Image

Then we have the two parts of the cactus garden, coastal and lower level species along the front of the terrace and cordilleran and higher altitude species in the rockery.

Image

All in all I am rather happy with my little corner of peace and tranquility.
Top
User avatar
Harriet
Posts: 3965
Joined: Wed May 13, 2009 3:04 pm
Location: Central Florida

Post by Harriet »

Very nice indeed!
It’s not the fall that kills you; it’s the sudden stop at the end.
Douglas Adams (1952 - 2001)
Top
User avatar
PapaBearJay
Posts: 513
Joined: Wed Jul 14, 2010 1:40 pm
Location: Minneapolis, MN (Zones 4-5)
Contact:
Contact PapaBearJay

Post by PapaBearJay »

I sorely wish I had a balcony with our condo to be able do something like that.
Top
peter
Posts: 2284
Joined: Tue Oct 17, 2006 2:15 pm
Location: Germany

Post by peter »

Very nice!
The second picture shows Guzmania monostachia.
Top
User avatar
doctor289
Posts: 52
Joined: Thu May 06, 2010 11:31 pm
Location: Lima, Peru

Post by doctor289 »

Thanks for that Peter. Not sure yet which I find more interesting: Bromeliads of Cacti.

Do you collect them both as well?
Top
peter
Posts: 2284
Joined: Tue Oct 17, 2006 2:15 pm
Location: Germany

Post by peter »

doctor289 wrote:Do you collect them both as well?
Yes, I collect them both! :)
Top
jessr
Posts: 132
Joined: Thu Sep 02, 2010 7:51 pm
Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA

Post by jessr »

Wow! That looks great out there!
Top
daiv
Site Admin
Posts: 23625
Joined: Mon Aug 16, 2004 10:15 pm
Location: Long Prairie, MN
Contact:
Contact daiv

Post by daiv »

Bromeliads are great. I had a number of them in San Clemente, but haven't got a place for them here. Definitely a favorite.

I see one Epi cactus in the mix. Perhaps you could mix some more of those in with the Bromeliads... :wink:
All Cacti are succulents, but not all succulents are Cacti
Top
User avatar
john b
Posts: 944
Joined: Tue Apr 29, 2008 5:54 pm
Location: monterey, california

Post by john b »

Wow!
Top
User avatar
fixpix
Posts: 126
Joined: Thu Jan 06, 2011 9:20 am
Location: Oradea, Romania
Contact:
Contact fixpix

Post by fixpix »

Very nice indeed!
My balcony is sooo small - I put a bromeliad pot in the middle, I can't pass by.
LOL
Top
Post Reply

Return to “General”