In this article you’ll find helpful information on the general Propagating requirements for a bromeliad plant.
Propagating
Bromeliads are grown from offesets, often called pups. Some species develop offsets before they flower, but it is more typical to see pups emerging after the parent plant has bloomed and begun to decline. If desired, you can try to trim back the failing leaves of the parent plant to give the pups more light, but do not remove it too soon. The offsets feed off of the deteriorating tissues of the parent plant.
Remove and repot the pups when they are one-third to one-half the size of the parent plant. It is usually best to do this by repotting the entire family. Use a sharp knife to separate the pups, and pot them in a lightly moist potting mix. Planting the offsets in a very wet medium can cause them to rot. Offsets that grow quickly may need repotting in only 6 months, but most grow slowly, and can wait until spring to be moved into a slightly larger container.
