Hi Lin, yes, I still have the Fireball bromeliads in my pots. I had a bunch of those, so that's what I used, but there would be lots of options in the brom family. I've added a couple of baby Cryptanthus to one just to see how I like it, but now I'm just impatiently waiting for them to fill out
When I plant something, I'll water it for awhile, but then something new and shiny will come along, and I'll forget. Since rain doesn't get into these pots easily, I wanted something that didn't require frequent watering.
BTW, I do like the philo trailing out of your sister's pot. That would be a great option as well, and would be pretty carefree