Comments on: Growing Bromeliads Indoors Overview

by: Joyce Byerly

Mon, 12 May 2008 23:45:33 +0000

I am a first time grower of two Bromeliads. My flowers feel like paper. Is this the time to cut off the flowers, or will they wilt down. I don’t know what they are suppose to look like, when it is time to cut the flower. I have had these plants since Jan. 08. I have already potted two pups. Thank you for your time. Joyce

by: Emily

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:39:38 +0000

Hi,
I bought two beautiful bromeliads with a bright red flower. They were in excellent condition when i bought them. But now the leaves have turned dry and brown as well as the flower! It looks dead.This happened over a space of 2 weeks, I have been careful not to overwater, and there is water in the cup. Its positioned in a light airy room. i always wait until the soil is a little dry until i water, but im just losing a battle here! i hope you can help!! thanks

by: Leslie

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:23:53 +0000

Hi!
I have a had my brom for almost a year now and when I mist my plant it smells like ash. Is this supposed to happen? It just started smelling this way within the last 3 weeks. Thanx!

by: Loei

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:35:36 +0000

How much light inside does my bromeliad need ? THANKS

by: Tara

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:47:43 +0000

I have a bromeliad that has a huge orange pineappple looking top. Are the bottom of all the leaves the cups you are talking about keeping water in? I’ve done that but noticed that the leaves are starting to turn brown at the base. Please help!

by: Wanda

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 03:33:03 +0000

I’ve just received a bromeliad as a gift. It is a green plant with a yellow flower in the center. How do I water it? I was told to only water it through the flower in the center.

by: Crystal Ann

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 10:21:59 +0000

I just got my first bromeliad…a vriesea carinata to be exact. i found out the exact species by searching on google and matching many pictures.
I’m thinking the admin must be on a vacation or something…so maybe i could help. all of the info i know is what I’ve read on this site and a few other sites…but here goes!

hints on keeping bromeliads alive:
soil- moist, but never let the roots sit in water. not soggy.
to water - use bottled drinking water, a hose or rain water. water when the center cups dry out and/or the soil becomes dry. pour water into center cups, little bits in soil.
sunlight - filtered, try not to have in in direct sunlight, can quickly dry up the plant.
outdoors - keep in safe place, its probably best if animals don’t chew on it…for the plant and the animal, better to be safe then sorry. no direct sunlight, summer is a great time of year for it to be outside as long as you keep it moist and sheltered. fertilizer every once and a while is okay.
bromeliads adapt to their environment well, but don’t neglect them too much or they’ll dry out and wither away.
I’ll be back to answer more questions when i can, but if you read throughout this site, most of the answers are somewhere, just read a bunch!

by: Debbie Finnerty

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 20:08:46 +0000

My sister bought a Bromeliad Guzmania today, and has asked if they are dangerous to house pets. Nothing I have read has indicated any dangerous features. Can
you confirm this?

Thank you,
Debbie Finnerty

by: nancy casteel

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 20:07:13 +0000

are these plants safe around small children?

Thanks in advance!

by: Melanie

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:44:59 +0000

I just got a Bromeliad for my birthday, it came with no tag or anything. I actaully Identified it by looking at exotic flowers (thanks proflowers!) But I have no idea how to care for it. Some places say just moist the dirt, others say just water and let dry. It’s got large green leaves, and the middle is red, and there’s water sitting within it’s leaves, not the dirt itself. If that makes sense, like celery, it’s in the stalks I guess you can say. Is that how it’s watered? So confused!! And as far as “pups” are, what do they look like I have not been able to find pic so I know what they look like. Thanks so much