http://www.bromeliads.info/archives/troubleshooting-fertilizer-problems Bromeliad information, pictures, care, types, and tips on growing bromeliads. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:19:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.bromeliads.info/archives/troubleshooting-fertilizer-problems#comment-72523 rick trani Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:01:45 +0000 http://www.bromeliads.info/archives/troubleshooting-fertilizer-problems#comment-72523 Two years ago I bought a bromeliad houseplant (achmea)superb sensation. What a beautiful plant! It provided 7 pups before it went. The younger plants were removed transplanted and several have done ok but they grew a lot faster on the mother plant so I waited until they were a good ten inches before separating them. I've used different soils with them but now I'm told Orchid soil is best for this plant. I don't put fertilizer down the cup only water and occasionally I put a diluted 10 10 10 only on the soil once a month or so. These pups grow slowly although they're green enough and look pretty good. I put them in full sun area behind a balcony door and let a loose transparent curtain screen them. Am I right in doing this? Two years ago I bought a bromeliad houseplant (achmea)superb sensation. What a beautiful plant! It provided 7 pups before it went. The younger plants were removed transplanted and several have done ok but they grew a lot faster on the mother plant so I waited until they were a good ten inches before separating them. I’ve used different soils with them but now I’m told Orchid soil is best for this plant. I don’t put fertilizer down the cup only water and occasionally I put a diluted 10 10 10 only on the soil once a month or so. These pups grow slowly although they’re green enough and look pretty good. I put them in full sun area behind a balcony door and let a loose transparent curtain screen them. Am I right in doing this?

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