Articles about Bromeliaceae from the Karnivores nursery blog.https://plante-carnivore.fr/en-GBFri, 13 Nov 2026 09:23:26 GMThttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/how-do-you-prepare-and-rehydrate-dried-sphagnum-moss-correctly/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/how-do-you-prepare-and-rehydrate-dried-sphagnum-moss-correctly/Rehydrating dried sphagnum moss: a reliable method, the ideal texture and common mistakes. Practical tips for optimal use.Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:54:42 GMTJulien HoffmannCulturehttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/dried-sphagnum-moss-new-zealand-chile-or-madagascar-which-one-should-you-choose/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/dried-sphagnum-moss-new-zealand-chile-or-madagascar-which-one-should-you-choose/Dehydrated sphagnum moss has become an essential growing medium in specialist horticulture. It is used for carnivorous plants as well as orchids, bromeliads, epiphytes and even certain Neoregelia…Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:14:28 GMTJulien HoffmannCulturehttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/dehydrated-sphagnum-moss-definition-origin-and-uses-in-horticulture/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/dehydrated-sphagnum-moss-definition-origin-and-uses-in-horticulture/Dehydrated sphagnum moss is a horticultural growing medium with unique properties: high water retention, excellent aeration and great stability. This article explains what it actually is, why it is used in horticulture and how to choose the right one.Fri, 06 Feb 2026 21:24:58 GMTJulien HoffmannCultureCarnivoreshttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/sphagnum-moss-understanding-selecting-and-using-it/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/sphagnum-moss-understanding-selecting-and-using-it/Sphagnum moss plays a central role in many modern horticultural practices. Long associated almost exclusively with carnivorous plants, it is now widely used for growing orchids, epiphytes and certain bromeliads such as Neoregelia…Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:37:35 GMTJulien HoffmannCulturehttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/the-magic-of-plant-pairings-thoughts-on-success/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/the-magic-of-plant-pairings-thoughts-on-success/Are you passionate about plants that are out of the ordinary, whether they’re carnivorous or exotic? Are you looking to create harmonious plant arrangements without making life too complicated? Our ‘Duos’ section is just the thing for you!Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:52:18 GMTJulien HoffmannCarnivoreshttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/discover-the-exotic-elegance-of-neoregelia-plants/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/discover-the-exotic-elegance-of-neoregelia-plants/What are Neoregelia, how do you grow them and what is their significance? These are all questions that will be answered in this article.Wed, 08 May 2024 12:39:54 GMTJulien HoffmannExotichttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/spotlight-on-tillandsia-albertiana/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/spotlight-on-tillandsia-albertiana/Tillandsia albertiana is sure to delight all bromeliad enthusiasts, and especially all Tillandsia fans!Wed, 02 Nov 2022 14:39:23 GMTJulien HoffmannTillandsiahttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/spotlight-on-tillandsia-aeranthos/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/spotlight-on-tillandsia-aeranthos/Tillandsia aeranthos is a bromeliad that is as hardy and easy to grow as it is attractive.Thu, 06 Oct 2022 09:09:45 GMTJulien HoffmannTillandsiahttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/spotlight-on-tillandsia-ehlersiana/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/spotlight-on-tillandsia-ehlersiana/Tillandsia ehrlesiana is not particularly demanding to look after, but there are still a few rules to follow.Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:46:00 GMTJulien HoffmannTillandsiahttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/colours-all-year-round/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/colours-all-year-round/The advantage of tropical plants is that their activity slows down very little, if at all, in winter. When it comes to Tillandsia, you sometimes see a flower stalk beginning to emerge… That is certainly the case at the moment.Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:31:13 GMTJulien HoffmannTillandsiahttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/tillandsia-capitata-peach-a-star-in-bloom/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/tillandsia-capitata-peach-a-star-in-bloom/Among the Tillandsia currently in flower in our greenhouse, T. capitata ‘Peach’ is a real eye-catcher, alongside the superb T. oaxacana and T. caput medusae, amongst others.Thu, 17 Mar 2022 09:45:36 GMTJulien HoffmannTillandsiahttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/tillandsia-after-flowering/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/tillandsia-after-flowering/Tillandsia have a distinctive growth cycle. They do not go into a proper dormant period (due to a relatively constant climate throughout the year), but instead undergo repeated periods of growth and flowering, which are fascinating to observe.Thu, 17 Mar 2022 08:54:18 GMTJulien HoffmannTillandsiahttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/a-comparison-of-watering-methods-for-two-tillandsia-plants/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/a-comparison-of-watering-methods-for-two-tillandsia-plants/Success in growing Tillandsia depends on getting one crucial aspect right: watering.Thu, 17 Mar 2022 08:13:25 GMTJulien HoffmannTillandsiahttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/favourite-tillandsia-andreana/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/favourite-tillandsia-andreana/We haven’t yet been able to see every one of our Tillandsia in flower. We’re discovering them bit by bit… Most recently, it was Tillandsia andreana that treated us to its magnificent bloom.Thu, 17 Mar 2022 08:10:32 GMTJulien HoffmannTillandsiahttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/water-your-tillandsia-at-the-right-time/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/water-your-tillandsia-at-the-right-time/It’s time to water the plants in the tropical greenhouse. The Tillandsia, with their abundant scales, then take on a whole new ‘look’…Thu, 17 Mar 2022 08:00:07 GMTJulien HoffmannTillandsiahttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/spotlight-on-tillandsia-usneoides/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/spotlight-on-tillandsia-usneoides/It is a strictly epiphytic bromeliad that produces very long, scaly leaves which are curved, coiled and hang down from the branches of trees, to which it clings by means of aerial roots.Thu, 17 Mar 2022 07:34:54 GMTJulien HoffmannTillandsiahttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/tillandsia-duratii-has-finally-flowered/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/tillandsia-duratii-has-finally-flowered/Tillandsia duratii is a very elegant, silvery species with foliage that feels ‘velvety’ to the touch.Wed, 16 Mar 2022 16:46:44 GMTJulien HoffmannTillandsiahttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/a-year-in-the-life-of-a-tillandsia/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/a-year-in-the-life-of-a-tillandsia/When fully grown, the unusual Tillandsia seleriana has a massive bulb from which large, scaly leaves emerge, tapering sharply towards the tip.Wed, 16 Mar 2022 16:37:45 GMTJulien HoffmannTillandsiahttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/spontaneous-germination-of-tillandsia/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/spontaneous-germination-of-tillandsia/A baby Tillandsia has sprouted on this Tillandsia bulbosa, which is about to flower… Can’t you see it? Here’s a closer look: Their seeds germinate spontaneously on their parent plant or on another plant nearby.Wed, 16 Mar 2022 13:28:14 GMTJulien HoffmannTillandsiahttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/the-curious-guzmania/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/the-curious-guzmania/These bromeliads, whose name is rather amusing, are particularly impressive. We have been lucky enough to see our specimens start to flower over the past few weeks.Wed, 16 Mar 2022 13:24:53 GMTJulien HoffmannExotic