I'm being lazy and also just wanted to share. Love this flower.

This is my first bromeliad. I read that the mother plant dies as the pups grow. Should I cut the top part that is dry or just let it be

This is Johannes, aka Deuterocohnia brevifolia, aka Abromeitiella brevifolia, aka Argentine Ball. Had him for a year and while he ain’t a baller yet, I’m excited to see what happens this season. Johnny likes; you? Thoughts on leveling up the staging?

Johannes

Hi, bromeliad specialists!

I’ve had this lady for about a year and a half with no sign of life other than the pup, which seems to be doing great. The mother and the pup are basically the same size now, so I’m wondering if the mother plant is just done for and I should be cutting away the pup to start a new life.

Am i just not understanding bromeliad timelines? Is it normal to go this long without any new growth at all? I keep the cup watered, water the roots when the soil is dry, and it gets sun from a nice southern facing window.

This is Billbergia Nutans

Hi! 👋🏻

I’ve acquired a flaming sword and have been told the best way to fertilise is by spraying its leaves with diluted fertiliser, and adding a little to the tank, as that’s how it feeds in nature. But which one? And how often?

Is Growth Technology Houseplant Myst Spray any good? Would I have to dilute it?

I’ve also been told that diluted orchid fertiliser can be used as foliar feed with bromeliads. I am getting some Orchid Focus Bloom for my anthurium. Could I use that, diluted?

Any other suggestions?

Thanks ☺️

Just bought this baby. I will be repotting and placing in bright indirect light. Anything I should know before I commit myself to Bro life?

I separated the babies maybe 3-4 weeks ago and they don't seem to look very happy, any advice please?