Facts At A Glance

WHO is Kent’s?
Kent’s is the largest grower of bromeliads in the United States, with 1,000,000 square feet of greenhouse space and sells bromeliads to customers around the world.

WHAT are bromeliads?
Bromeliads are beautiful yet hardy plants native to the Americas with brightly colored center foliage that bloom as long as three months. In the wild, the plants act as mini-habitats, attracting a plethora of animals with a miniature pool found at the center of the bromeliad bloom. The plants vary in size from as small as 8 inches to a towering 5 feet tall, and are available in a rainbow of colors.

WHEN was Kent’s established?
Incorporated in 1975, Kent’s is owned by brothers Jeffrey, Larry and Michael Kent (see attached profiles).

WHERE is Kent’s located?
Web site: www.kentsbromeliad.com
E-mail: salesdept@kentsbromeliad.com
Address: P.O. Box 2166, Vista, CA 92085

HOW did Kent’s become the largest dealer of bromeliads in the country?
Kent’s features more than 100 commercial varieties of bromeliads, developed from those collected in the jungles of Central and South America, as well as 40-50 varieties developed by Kent’s, and 20 hybrids on which Kent’s holds patents. Kent’s markets to retail florists and garden centers, mass merchandisers, wholesalers, and professional interior landscapers.

WHY should you contact Kent’s for information about bromeliads?

The Kent family members are the recognized experts in bromeliads, with more than 25 years’ experience in bromeliad propagation and care.