Bromeliad Growing Instructions
Plant your Bromeliad in light, well draining soil. Each Bromeliad will have its own light requirements, some preferring more sun than others. However, many grow well indoors in bright indirect light. In summer place outdoors in bright light out of direct sun. For many, too much light will burn their leaves. Bring plants back indoors when night temperatures fall below 55 degrees.
Water your Bromeliad about once a week. Mimic nature by filling the center of the rosette cup with water. Water with rainwater or tap water that has been allowed to sit for a day or two to remove chlorine and flourine. Occasionally over fill the cup until water spills over into the pot. Well draining soil is a must. Naturally terrestrial Bromeliads grow in rocky, dry conditions, and hold very little water near their roots. In the rain forest, Bromeliad roots anchor the plant to a branch. Do not let plant sit in a tray of water. Overly soggy soil rots Bromeliad.
Soon your Bromeliad should put on new growth, usually on the outside of the original rosette. As these new “pups” grow the original rosette fades. At this time you can remove the pups and pot them individually or you can remove the faded rosette, and keep all the pups together for a showy large specimen. Pups may take a long time to mature and flower.
Light Requirements for Specific Varieties
Neoregelia Neo Van Dume Bromeliad – Prefers bright indirect light
