[GrowRR] Cicadas

[Arthur, Brian, Sean Myers]

Hi judi,
I have alot of orchids, bromeliads, and philos outside every year(we 
even get alot of the standard cicada which breed the same), and i dont 
see any problems. I really wouldnt worry about it.

Sean

Judith Robinson wrote:

> Thanks for answering so quickly. I know they don't eat, but the 
> females make a gash to lay their eggs, usually on young trees or 
> shrubs. Am I being overly freaked out here, or what?.......Judi
>
> "Arthur, Brian, Sean Myers" <amyers1 at redrose.net> wrote:
>
>     Hi judi,
>     The 17 year cicadas dont eat. They only come out of the ground,
>     sing, mate, and die.
>
>     Sean Myers
>
>     Judith Robinson wrote:
>
>>     As an avid bromeliad collector and a resident of New Jersey, I
>>     find that the two combine quite well. I put my collection outside
>>     every summer, under shade, where the plants thrive on our
>>     summertime humidity. However some areas of NJ will be hit this
>>     year by brood X, the 17 year cicadas. I've read that annuals and
>>     perennials will be fine; does anyone know about bromeliads? Am I
>>     asking for trouble?......Thanks, Judi Robinson
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