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OK just recieved a bunch from an order. I thought that they grow in standard dirt but the roots are wrapped in LFS and appears to be what they were growing in. So, do they want dirt or LFS?
If you mean a mixture of peat moss and sand then the answer would be both are suitable. If you are referring to garden soil etc then I think LFS would be better. Most bromeliads don't have large roots and the Neoregelia survives mainly from the water in the tank reservoir. Cryptanthus don't have a tank of water but can still survive in LFS.
These links show two cryptanthus - one is in LFS in a pot, the other is mounted in LFS on a treefern slab. http://community.webshots.com/photo/72816147/85165507DxQPJX http://community.webshots.com/photo/72816147/95724266ewkYkF
The other link is to a photo of my Neoregelia (fireball) which I have also repotted in LFS only. http://community.webshots.com/photo/72816147/95725588cRkzKA
Good luck and happy growing, Neil.
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