Caring For Bromeliads - Part Six - Repotting
In this article you’ll find helpful information on the general repotting requirements for a bromeliad plant.
Repotting
Bromeliads have scant root systems, and most grow best when kept in small pots. Restricted roots also control the plants’ size and may help them to flower, too. Young plants that are actively growing usually benefit from yearly repotting, which is best done in the spring. After 2 to 3 years, plants often can be held in a 5 to 6 in (12.5 to 15 cm) pot until they bloom and produce offspring. Whether you are repotting a large plant or small offsets, watch the planting depth and be careful not to set plants too deeply. Deep planting can cause a bromeliad to rot. If the plant has such skimpy roots that it will not stay upright in its new container, surround it with a “fence” of wood skewers pushed into the soil. Remove them in a month or two, after the plant has established a sound anchor of new roots.
April 16, 2007
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