Thanks for the care information. The guy who worked for the building said these were the last ones that no one wanted, so they were throwing them out. I was glad he asked if I liked plants. I took them off his hands.
You are so welcome. Oh wow! Not to be greedy, but hang around that guy and see what else they toss that you can use. Always amazes me what people will throw away, at least this guy was nice enough to find new homes.
Looks like a bromeliad. They generally need to be watered in the cup (by the flower head) not the roots. And the water needs to be changed on a regular basis so it doesn't go bad.
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Appears to be a bromeliad. Here is a site to help identify:
http://fcbs.org/articles/bromeliad_key_for_dummies.htm
FLAMING TORCH
http://olabrisagardens.com/tropical-gardening-advice/planting-roots-in-mexico/bromeliads/flaming-torch/
These are bromeliads. Keep out of direct sun and do not over water.
Guzmania plant
A variety of bromeliad. Here is how to care for them.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bromeliad/growing-bromeliad-plants.htm
They are beautiful and expensive to purchase! Lucky you! Look to be in excellent health. Can't imagine anyone throwing away???
Looks like a bromeliad. They generally need to be watered in the cup (by the flower head) not the roots. And the water needs to be changed on a regular basis so it doesn't go bad.
A Bromeliad.
http://www.bromeliads.info/
Yes, bromelaids! https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bromeliad/growing-bromeliad-plants.htm