Evergreen bromeliads decorate the windowsill with funnel-shaped decorative leaves and decorative flowers. You can find out here whether the easy-care houseplants can also hold their own outdoors. This guide is all about the question of whether a bromeliad is hardy or not?
Are bromeliads hardy?
Most bromeliad species are not hardy and require warm, bright conditions. Only Puya species are hardy down to -20°C, while Fascicularia bicolor is partially hardy down to -5°C and is better cultivated in pots.
Is the bromeliad hardy?
A bromeliad from the garden center isnot hardy The vast majority of around 3000 species from the bromeliad family (Bromeliaceae) are native to subtropical and tropical regions with a warm year-round, sunny climate. These are the best-known bromeliad genera, all of which thrive as epiphytic plants and shiver at 14° Celsius:
- Aechmea
- Pineapple,
- Guzmania
- Tillandsia
- Vriesea
Which type of bromeliad is hardy?
The bromeliad species of the genusPuya are hardy down to -20° Celsius and suitable for cultivation outdoors. These are terrestrial bromeliads from Chile that thrive at altitudes between 800 and 4800 meters.
The terrestrial bromeliad species also comes from ChileFascicularia bicolorThis type of bromeliad comes from Chilean regions with a more temperate climate and is hardy down to -5° Celsius. It is best to cultivate Fascicularia bicolor in a pot, because this terrestrial bromeliad is not prepared for a wet and frosty Central European winter outdoors.
Tip
Cultivate bromeliads warm and bright all year round
Bromeliads from the garden center love a bright location without direct sunlight with average temperatures around 20° Celsius. High humidity is beneficial for magnificent growth and decorative flowers. In summer, pineapples, tillandsias and other types of bromeliads will be happy to keep you company on the balcony, as long as the thermometer doesn't fall below 14° Celsius.
