What does a bromeliad eat?

Answer 1

Bromeliads primarily obtain nutrients through the absorption of water and organic matter from their surroundings, rather than traditional "eating." They are epiphytes, often growing on trees, and collect rainwater and debris in their leaf rosettes. This water serves as a habitat for microorganisms and decaying plant material, which provide essential nutrients. Some bromeliads can also absorb nutrients through their leaves from the atmosphere.