Are Bromeliads Native to Florida

Florida’s bromeliads are threatened by human collection and development, as well as by the spread of the invasive Mexican bromeliad weevil. You can help by learning more about the bromeliad weevil and by never harvesting bromeliads from the wild.

Are bromeliads invasive to Florida?

Florida’s bromeliads are threatened by human collection and development, as well as by the spread of the invasive Mexican bromeliad weevil. You can help by learning more about the bromeliad weevil and by never harvesting bromeliads from the wild.

Are bromeliads invasive?

The Mexican Bromeliad Weevil, scientifically known as Metamasius callizona, and also called the “Evil Weevil” by many bromeliad lovers located in Florida, is an invasive exotic species. The “Evil Weevil” is ravishing Florida’s natural bromeliad population.