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Amid the pandemic, many people have found solace — and joy — in growing houseplants. A surge in demand for houseplants shows no sign of ebbing, and the San Diego Botanic Garden’s current exhibition showcases one of the most popular in “World of Bromeliads: Puya to Pineapple.”
Bromeliads, part of a tropical plant family that includes the sapphire tower Puya, air plants and — yes, the pineapple — are known for their adaptability and wide-ranging variety and color. They are considered particularly well-suited to growing conditions in Southern California.
“World of Bromeliads” is on view through Sept. 26 at San Diego Botanic Garden’s lush, 37-acre campus in Encinitas, with featured displays in the 8,000-square-foot Dickinson Family Education Conservatory. The state-of-the-art, glass-enclosed structure opened last year as a $6.5 million tropical addition to the urban oasis and serves as an educational hub and venue.
Bromeliads’ bright, long-lasting blooms are a major factor in their popularity.
(Brandi Eide)
“I love bromeliads so much because of their diversity,” said Ari Novy, president and CEO of the San Diego Botanic Garden, who has a doctorate in plant biology. “In fact, there are 3,590 known species of bromeliads, almost all native to the Americas.
“They include the tiny but mighty Spanish moss, towering beauties such as sapphire tower, gorgeous houseplants and delicious pineapple. Bromeliads exemplify how plants evolve to achieve success, while simultaneously delighting all of our senses.”
Highlights of “World of Bromeliads” include interactive displays, such as a station where visitors use microscopes to see the biodiversity of organisms living in bromeliad water tanks. On weekends, visitors are able to shop for unusual and unique plants at a grower-direct market and learn how to care for their purchase.
René van Rems, creative director at the San Diego Botanic Garden, led the design of the exhibition, which also includes interactive displays.
(Maria de Lourdes Muñoz)
San Diego Botanic Garden presents the exhibit’s diverse assortment of bromeliads in partnership with three local nurseries — Bird Rock Tropicals, Olive Hill Greenhouses and Sunlet Nursery — as well as the private collections of 20 members of San Diego Bromeliad Society. The garden’s creative director, René van Rems, is a member of the American Institute of Floral Designers and leads the design of the show’s displays.
Entrance to “World of Bromeliads” is included with the price of admission at the garden, 300 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas. Members receive free admission; nonmember admissions range from $10 to $18. San Diego Botanic Garden provides free entry to members of other gardens participating in the American Horticultural Society’s Reciprocal Admissions Program.
For more information on reserving a ticket, call (760) 436-3036 or visit sdbgarden.org.
Nurseries and private collectors collaborated on the exhibition at the San Diego Botanic Garden.
(Brandi Eide)
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