Urn Plant (Aechmea fasciata)
   I'm also experimenting with growing several types of bromeliads. They've proven to be more demanding and difficult to grow than orchids. They are interesting plants, so I'm trying to find varieties that will grow given the conditions that I have to work with.

I'm particularly interested in Tillandsia bromeliads. These plants, unfortunately, are frequently marketed as "air plants". Sometimes the growing instructions will state that all they need is a misting once a month. In low humidity, they need much more care than this. They also have light requirements that aren't usually mentioned. I've had both successes and failures with these plants.

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