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Like many other tropical plants growing indoors, bromeliads like nice, bright indirect light but no prolonged periods of the hot sun. In nature, they grow under the canopies of other plants.
I’ve found that bromeliads like a good watering every month. Water the growing medium thoroughly and then let it all drain out. Make sure the pot has at least 1 drainage hole so the water can flow right through.
Bromeliads love rich, organic matter in their soil but they must have excellent drainage. Another good additive is coco coir (shown in video) which is a more environmentally friendly alternative to peat moss.
I use a mixture of DIY Succulent & Cactus Mix, coco coir, orchid bark, worm castings, and compost.
Temperature isn’t too important as bromeliads tolerate a wide range of temps. If your home is comfortable for you, it’ll be so for your bromeliads too.
The easiest way to propagate bromeliads is by removing the pups (the little babies that appear off the base of the mother plant) and replanting them.
When the bromeliad flower dies, you can prune it off. At some point, the parent plant will die but don’t be sad – remember, new babies will appear.
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