I Found Bromeliads!?!?

[Est. 1983]

I was at walmart today just piddling around getting a few things I needed when I walked outside to their outdoor flower section...I found that they carry broms...They had yellow, red and pink broms...My questions are...Is Walmart a good place to buy a brom or two...Do they spray their flowers with pesticides any other harmful chemicals that would be hurtful to my dart frog...Or is the broms that they have safe...If anyone has any info on this subject please help me out before I make a bad purchase...And If the broms that are at Walmart aren't a good idea, where would I be able to purchase safe broms at(besides the internet)?

[Grimm]

I wouldnt worry too much, I know I wouldnt. I dont think walmart plants are much different from plants at Home Depot, or other large stores.

Rinse them well, remove all the substrate. I'm not sure about this, but I though I read a mild bleach solution could be used aswell, but dont quote me on that!

[WannabeVivMaster]

I bought one of those Broms from Walmart. As stated above, I took all the dirt off the roots and rinsed (rubbed) the leaves stems roots (everything) for a few minutes in room temp water. I put it in the tank with dart frogs. I didn't notice any problems with it.

[froggsong]

I've gotten several pots of Neo broms from Walmart, I've never even rinsed mine, lol... The batch I have now did grow out on a table for a few months before going into any tanks though.

[Est. 1983]

thanks for the help guys...i went buy wally world today on my way home and picked one up...it looks absolutely awesome...I did have to trim some of the leaves back but that was about it...it finishes the terrarium off...and it looks great now...thanks again everyone...

[froggsong]

Odd... That post should come with pics, yet there are no pics... ::scratches head:: Where are those darn pics! lol.