On 6/9/04 12:59 am, in article ,
"Dave Poole" wrote:
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The plant in question is probably one of the Vriesia hybrids derived
from psittacina and carinata. They are now widely available in garden
centres and make quite good, long lasting pot plants. They are
bromeliads and as such qualify as pineapple relatives. As to dividing
them, bromeliads are best allowed to develop quite sizeable offsets
before removing them from the parent rosette. The larger they are,
the more likely they are to have roots and will therefore establish
with greater ease.

Thanks, David. That was one of the plants I thought it might be. I hope
Nyssa will take a look and let us know!
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