Orchids at Kew Gardens ✿ A Must See Orchid Extravaganza With Bromeliads ✿

Описание: This is the Final Part of my Orchid Extravaganza Video. In this you will see a differant collection of Orchids which completely differ from the part I video. I am sure this video will also captivate your hearts with the beauty & colourfulness of Orchids.
In this video from 7.46 min. you will see a beautiful collection of Bromeliads which I filmed. I really like Bromeliads from the small plant world.
I hope that you will be fascinated by the amazing world of Orchides and Bromeliads. Thank you so much for visiting & leaving kind comments to both my videos and appreciate your valuable time very much.

Bromeliads - Bromeliaceae
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The Bromeliaceae are a family of monocot flowering plants of around 3,170 species native mainly to the tropical Americas, with a few species found in the American subtropics and one in tropical west Africa.They can be found at altitudes from sea level to 4200 meters, from rainforests to deserts. Many bromeliads are able to store water in a structure formed by their tightly-overlapping leaf bases.

Bromeliads are a varied group of organisms, adapted to a number of climates. Foliage takes different shapes, from needle-thin to broad and flat, symmetrical to irregular, spiky to soft. The foliage, which usually grows in a rosette, is the most widely patterned and colored of any plant in the world. Leaf colors range from maroon, through shades of green, to gold. Varieties may have leaves with red, yellow, white and cream variations. Others may be spotted with purple, red, or cream, while others have different colors on the tops and bottoms of the leaves.

The inflorescences produced by bromeliads are also regarded as considerably more diverse than any other plant family. Some flower spikes may reach 10 meters tall, while others only measure 2--3 mm across. Upright stalks may be branched or simple with spikes retaining their color from two weeks up to 12 months, depending on species. In some species, the flower remains unseen, growing deep in the base of the plants.

Root systems vary according to plant type. Terrestrial bromeliad species have complex root systems that gather water and nutrients, while epiphytic bromeliads only grow hard, wiry roots to attach themselves to trees and rocks.

Some bromeliads are faintly scented, while others are heavily perfumed. Blooms from the species Tillandsia cyanea resemble the smell of clove spice.

Bromeliads are able to live in a vast array of environmental conditions due to their many adaptations.Trichomes, in the form of scales or hairs, allow bromeliads to capture water in cloud forests and help to reflect sunlight in desert environments. Some bromeliads have also developed an adaptation known as the tank habit, which involves them forming a tightly bound structure with their leaves that helps to capture water and nutrients in the absence of a well-developed root system. Bromeliads also use crassulacean acid metabolism photosynthesis to create sugars. This adaptation allows bromeliads in hot or dry climates to open their stomates at night rather than during the day, which reduces water loss.
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