Biotopes of bromeliads observed in three national parks situated in south-eastern Brazil are described. Epiphytic and terres - trial species from tropical rainforests and cloud forests, together referred to as Mata atlântica, are pictured. An interesting story about a very popular cultivated variety Neo - regelia cv. Fireball is also mentioned. and Miloslav Studnička.
Botanická zahrada v Rio de Janeiru je zajímavým východiskem k pozorování bromeliovitých rostlin. Nachází se v oblasti obzvláště bohaté na zástupce čeledi Bromeliaceae. Zvláštní kapitola je věnována robustním druhům rodu Alcantarea a jejich ekologii. Je zmíněn slavný zahradní architekt Roberto Burle Marx, který uvedl druh Alcantarea imperialis do svých věhlasných zahradních aranžmá., The Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro is an interesting starting point for observation of bromeliads. It is located in an area particularly rich in species of the family Bromeliaceae. An emphasis is given to robust species of the genus Alcantarea and their ecology. Roberto Burle Marx, a famous garden and park designer, is mentioned because he introduced the species A. imperialis in his well-known garden arrangements., and Miloslav Studnička.