Help !!!!
What plant is this
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Grma
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I live in the cold. Northern Calif. Is this a inside plant. 
How do I take care of it.
How do I take care of it. 
Thats a tropical bromeliad from South or Central Americas.... https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bromeliad/growing-bromeliad-plants.htm
Bromeliads it is more of a tropical plant and yes it will freeze. Doesn't like direct sunlight either
Hi Grima, yes it is a Bromeliad and it can survive in cold weather, but not freezing . It likes shade and water it in the centre of the crown. Always have water in there. Can keep it indoors no problem. They also have great flowers, unusual ones and different plants have different type of flowers.
George
It's a beautiful specimen. They like hot humid conditions, as in rain forests. How about keeping it in a warm bathroom with indirect light.
A Bromeliad. You water it thru the cup in the middle.
Bromeliad,keep water in the flower cup at all times,make sure the soil remains moist
I had many in the garden in a mild climate, but disposed of them all as the cups retained water and bred millions of mosquitoes!
wow! Mosquitoes like the plant, yuk!!
A Bromeliad is an air plant originating from the Tropics & Central America. Air Plants live on the moisture in the air, direct sun will burn the blades. It should do very well in your bathroom window, preferably facing north. Periodically wipe the blades with a moist tissue which will allow. The dry heat from central air conditioning will slowly dry it out, so be aware of the temperature of your home. During the summer months you may place it outside in a shaded atmosphere.
I LOVE MINE I GOT IT FROM MY DAUGHTER FOR MY BD ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO AND I LOOKED IT UP ON LINE ON HOW TO CARE FOR IT AND NOW I HAVE 6 OF THEM IN MY KITCHEN WINDOW. ABOVE MY SINK. THEY LOVE IT THERE BUT THE NEW ONES HAVEN'T BLOOMED YET BUT THEY ARE FUN . LOOK IT UP ON LINE AND READ ABOUT THEM. GOOD LUCK.
It does prefer warmer climate . Water from the top centre leafs at the red part. Keep it indoors near a window but not direct sunlight . It will do well