I just sent a review but accidentally clicked one star. It should be obvious from my review that I intended 5 stars, but I’m sending this edit to leave no doubt.
Plant is huge and in beautiful shape. I remember my first experience with Tropiflora - was new to bromeliads and in my early 30s. Saw their ad in a gardening magazine classifieds (pre-internet). Called and talked to Linda - asked her to recommend a couple large growing vase type ones. She recommended Aechmea rubens and a Quesnelia. They were beautiful, so I started my collection (obsession) and never looked back. Eventually, a visit to Tropiflora became one of our highlights of our road trips each year from CT to the FL Keyes. Linda was always in the office, eventually Robin stepped in, Brian would always be called in to find what I wanted or identify what hidden gem I found in one of their plant houses. Occasionally I’d see Dennis - when he wasn’t on the trail of some new discoveries in Central or South America, or at a major conference or international show. They’re the best plant people, period! I’m now about to turn 70, and while I’m sorry to see them go, I understand as a senior that we are entrusted to care for others in different ways at different times, and then move on to what life next calls upon us to do. So I wish my good friends at Tropiflora all the best as they enter into a new stage of their lives, and thank them for caring for me so well in all my interactions with them. Their closing will leave a huge hole in the exotic plant world, but also a big hole in the hearts of their customers - but the holes in our hearts will still be filled with great memories. I realize this is a story more than a review - but consider it my Cargo Report story about … what happened on the way to making great plant friends. Thank you all and Fare thee well.
Back in the last century, specifically from the 1980s through about 1993, I lived and breathed bromeliads.
I worked at a high class tropical plant shop in Gatlinburg Tennessee, where I was introduced to the diversity of the bromeliaceae.
I met Mr Groves at Bert Fosters' nursery, and I feel we became friends.
Magali is one of heaven knows how many superior Neoregelia hybrids that Grant made. And not just Neos.
I like to think of Magali as a retro looking Neoregelia. Back when I worked at Blooms of Gatlinburg, the basic 4 bromeliads we sold were Ae. fasciata, Vr. splendens, Guz. lingulata, and Ne. carolinae. Or hybrids made from them.
Neoregelia 'Magali' makes a great house plant. Get one for yourself now. Here's Grant in a tree, much like Mulford Foster before him
Lovely nicely shaped and healthy. Look forward to watching it grow for years to come. Several of my air plants from Tropiflora are approaching 9 years old.
Great plants and great service. Wish you stay in business for a long time.
Loved the interesting pattern on the plant leaves and size, looking forward to its inflorescence. Happy addition to my yard:)
Very well grown,should become a delight to share in te club. Appreciate growing and culture guidance. Definitely- price is right.
Tropifora always hit the mark and never disappoints.
I wish Dennis and Linda and the whole Tropiflora family Best Wishes. You’ll be missed
A real beauty and arrived well packed and in perfect shape.
Wonderful as a house gift. Love it will be buying more.
Web is nice and easy to update,, but some of us enjoy having books. And while I'm not affluent in Spanish, I can figure much of the text out and certainly the Latin. Fantastic book despite its age and many of the species distributions overlap into surrounding countries and beyond. So an excellent addition to my book collection. Thank you for letting it go.
Excellent addition to the epiphytic Cactaceae collection. Even had small roots upon arrival. Looking forward to watching it grow. Keep up the good work.
Great condition, securely packed different bromeliad that can take full Florida sun.
The flexuosa I received is a nice sized healthy plant with great color.
As advertised. Easy, spectacular grower.
This new Amorphophallus is a great addition to my collection.Tropiflora has great quality and selection.
Tropiflora has been such a huge part of our family’s life for the past 40 years! This jellyfish tillandsia was packaged with such care (along with the other tillandsias I bought) and was a fun addition to my dad’s greenhouse. Thank you for your incredible customer service throughout the years!
I received a good sized plant in good condition. It is mounted now, and I look forward to seeing it grow and bloom.
