bromeliad

noun

bro·me·li·ad brō-ˈmē-lē-ˌad

: any of the chiefly tropical American usually epiphytic plants comprising the pineapple family and including Spanish moss and various ornamentals

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Some holiday decor alternatives that are non-toxic to pets include Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi), bromeliads (Tillandsia spp.), African violets (Streptocarpus sect. —

Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024 Exotic-looking bromeliads, air plants’ big sisters, are also a good choice for adding a little holiday color, but their tough leaves help deter chewing. —

Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2024 A number of my flax lilies, liriope and bromeliads have grown big and thick. —

Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Nov. 2024 Tropical Houseplants Many houseplants, such as pothos, bromeliads, philodendrons, and monsteras, love higher humidity than normally found in our homes. —

Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bromeliad