Spanish Name: bromelia, huicundo

Size: Some are only 2.5 cm. while others reach the 10.5 meters and all sizes in between.

Life span: Varies from 20 years in large plants to just a few years in small plants.

Predators: 

• C.lojanus 
• C. transatlanticus
• M. dimidiatipennis
• M. hebetatus
• Any type of bug

Adaptations: 

• They are normally atached to other trees
• Stay in windy places so the heat doesn't affect them
• Get rid of water excess so the bugs don't get to them
• Can go 2 weeks without water, that way it adapts to the jungles climates

Interesting Facts:

• Catch and hold water
• In the jungle they can tolerate the heat even though they prefer lower temperatures
• They need humidity 
• Need temperatures between 10 and 40 c. 
• Usually pest free
• Bloom only once in their lifetimes
• Dies after two years of blooming. 
• They have scales that cover the leaves and are interesting absorbing organs
• Bromeliads form pups which are there sons.
• They grow directly from the mother
• When they get stressed, their leaves roll up and you have to moisture them again. 

Bibliography:  (go to MLA site)
 

                                             "Plants" 26 Mar. 2003 <http://www.trekkinginecuador.com/English/Plants_Sp_En.html
"Bromeliad" 26 Mar. 2003 <http://www.scz.org/fun/jungadv/ja023.html> 

"bromeliad" 26 Mar. 2003
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                                     Sunshine Coast Bromeliad Society Inc.. Retrieved Mar. 26, 2003, http://www.sunshinecoastbromeliadsociety.com/about.html

bromeliads. Retrieved Mar. 26, 2003, http://www.fbmg.com/flowers/bromeliads/bromeliads.htm 

Researched by: Daniella N. and Pedro B.