Bromeliad Care and Propagation - Guzmania

[@HouseplantHacks]

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[@louise3959]

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[@matthewturnbull9547]

I picked up 10 reduced to £1.50 a plant at a local garden centre as they were all dying off, but because of watching your video I could see they at least had a couple of pups on each plant, now I’m running out of pots 😂

[@beatablack7682]

I did exactly the same experiment last year:) and my conclusion is: if you want bushier and bigger plant leave the pops on the mother plant. The babies grow bigger and faster on their mum and she may even produce more babies later on - like mine did. I don't know about flowering yet, but my guess is that the mother plant will flower quicker as the kids grow faster on her :)

[@HouseplantHacks]

I think you may be right! its an interesting experiment! :-)

[@TheVirtualStealth]

@@HouseplantHacks how's it looking?

[@HouseplantHacks]

@@TheVirtualStealth The pups are doing well but slow growth and no flowers yet.

[@mycreativedesignsspace6739]

Did the mom ever flower again?

[@Feldos52]

The mom only blooms once in her lifetime

[@timeamer7594]

At last someone who i can actually listen to (a non annoying english voice). Found this video so helpful for my new purchase and I will be be back and looking at your others.

[@neneninetails5803]

This was such a huge help!

[@vikkifenlon6741]

My daughter gave me a Bromeliad with pinkish brachts which have now turned light grey/brown, obviously dead. Not knowing what to do next I luckily found your video which has been a great help, especially about the pups which I now know I can pot on, and look forward in time to seeing them grow and produce their brachts. Thank you!

[@NewlyAwakened]

Any updates? How did the baby pups work out?

[@emiliaalforque897]

Thanks of your video.i learn how to rescue my bromeliad

[@paularichie6517]

My flower never opened. The flower is now brown and dry.

[@sarawingfield1148]

@@paularichie6517same for me was given 2 recently but the flowers are not opening?

[@gwentalbert5298]

What a great video! I learned so much. I examined my plant and found two new off shoots! I am so happy!

[@HouseplantHacks]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marklawrence343]

Thanks very much my brother. I love your program and you. Thanks for the tips on the Bromeliads. Just rescued one from a friend with no thumbs. Lol 😂. Never had one before so thanks for the tips.

[@denizranjpour7464]

Thank you so much! I literally noticed the pups on my way out to throw my "dead" plant away! I'll definitely propagate the new one as I really love this plant

[@HouseplantHacks]

I'm pleased you noticed it before it got thrown away! I think most people throw them away without knowing that they can get several more plants from the mama!

[@extra2743]

Thanks for the info that explain why mine died. I had sprayed it with regular water with the garden hose outside.

[@reginawhite9036]

I got one breath taking for the first time a real present gifted well I live in Tx and I thought welcome beauty and it turned black marked before you could blink I luv it it is fun anyways and accepts itself well I see why it is a Bromeliad, unforgettable very unique watching cause I should have realized how it is a true beauty,playfully.

[@atherisGAY]

Thank you!! I got one as a gift today, even though I have a lot of plants I never had one of the Bromelids before. She is beautifully orange red, but her pot is super tightly packed in wet coconut and it did seem a bit suffocating in there. So I am glad my intuition was right. She already shoots out pups on all sides. I put her next to my orchids that also love bright light but nothing direct. I hope she and her babies will do well.

[@HouseplantHacks]

That's wonderful!

[@HeReigns888]

Thank you for all of the great info. Got my plant in Mother's Day and this will help me alot ❤❤

[@HouseplantHacks]

Best of luck!

[@monique3383]

My flower eventually turned green and kept thriving, i also got 3 offsets that I'm going to propagate. I should note that i also use UV lights with several of my houseplants, guzmania included.

[@HouseplantHacks]

Good luuck with it, let us know how you get on. :-)

[@mayarada2059]

Bromeliad plants is always beautiful to have one .

[@doncumberbatch6416]

Thank you so much, I just got one from IKEA yesterday so today I will replant it in a bigger pot today ‼🌾

[@sharonlane5647]

Thank you! This was very.y helpful as my flower died and I did not know what to do!

[@shruti9395]

So glad I watched this! I was about to throw away my plant because it hasn't flowered in a year. TY!

[@gisellenelson7195]

Great video any followup on how the 3 individual plants are doing?

[@vanschermerhorn7167]

Thank you for your answer to my comment . Enjoyed the presentation on the Bromeliad .

[@supyoga4946]

SO I broke a blooming flower off my new given plant and was upse, but U made my day now ))

[@HouseplantHacks]

Good luck!

[@marcopalomino9033]

You helped me so much omg. I was sooo sad that my red flower crusted out

[@HouseplantHacks]

Really happy I could help Marco! Thanks for your nice comment.

[@corinewilson2643]

How often and how do you water the pups?

[@busolaadeyemi3466]

Me too, which is y I came to KZbin. I'm very new at ds and my bromeliad is my first plant. The beautiful flaming red swords are changing color and kinda drying out... so sad, I'm heartbroken.😢😢😢. But I'll follow what u advised and see how dt goes. Thanks

[@sykotikmommy]

According to another person, they do bloom again.

[@connieauerbach2886]

Thanks!

[@HouseplantHacks]

Thank you so much Connie! You’re my first ever super thanks! ❤️

[@sandiegochocolatefountains]

I've always been afraid to buy one of these beauties at the garden center for fear of not being able to care for it correctly, but after watching your video I feel a lot more confident. I live in San Diego, CA., and I think they might actually like the temp., usually very fair. Yes, I think I'm going to give it a go:) Thanks for your great video, your style of presenting is easy to watch and really informative. I'll look forward to your future videos and watching your old ones too!:)

[@HouseplantHacks]

Thank you for your kind comments! I'm so glad you found it helpful. By the way, don't be afraid to give a plant a home, even if it doesn't work out you will have learned and enjoyed it for some time. I think they will last longer with you than most homes they might go to and if they don't sell at the store within a few weeks they often go in the skip! So if you think of it that way you are rescuing them! :-) Good luck with your Bromeliad and keep us posted on how you're doing, if you have any questions just let me know. Andy

[@lianadean923]

As the pups grow do you move them to a bigger pot or leave them in the small pot?

[@ufo2go]

As a new sub I agree. Starts his bromeliad garden. 🍍

[@katzwhite5962]

Hi from Bristol. No pups on my bromeliad with stripy leaves. The flower died about a month and a half ago and I have only just removed it after watching this video. Hope the pups grow.

[@claudiamunoz7774]

I also liked your video, thanks for all the information which seemed very helpful. As of today I'll start looking for the babies to start growing new ones, thanks for showing us the right way of doing.

[@HouseplantHacks]

You're welcome, glad I could help out!

[@AmrFznela]

Thank you for this. It helped me to know more about bromeliads

[@AnnClaire]

I was going to harvest my pups because I thought I had to but now i'm just gonna let it grow! there are 4 pups!!

[@HouseplantHacks]

Why not! It's fun to try different things, I've done both so I'm interested to see how each of them do. :-)

[@HugoCorrea]

Thank you so much

[@HouseplantHacks]

You're most welcome!

[@4-D2000]

Thank you for the thorough video and also for actually showing the repotting of the pups. As a novice owner of a bromeliad guzmania whose mother plant is spent I was searching for more information on these beautiful plants. Your video is just the information I needed!

[@HouseplantHacks]

Glad it was helpful! :-)

[@DianeUgo]

Thanks so much for this. I was so dissaponted when I saw the colour on my Guzmania fade, but then I saw the pups I was about to just snip them off at the base. I'll now wait for them to grow a bit more and seperate them at the roots.

[@HouseplantHacks]

Thats great, you can also leave them in the pot and let them grow up together, its your coice, but send me a pic on instagram when they flower! ;-)

[@risdasaragih796]

Thank you.beautifull bromeliad.

[@CaraBelz]

Thank you so much! I was gifted one and the red flowed has died an I wasn’t sure if it would fall off or if I needed to cut it. I’m so excited!!!

[@LoraineSpangler]

Im so glad i found this video! I thought the whole thing was dying! I've got 4 pups, and just the original plant is dying.

[@HouseplantHacks]

Keep it going with the pups in place, I have found that they grow better in their original pot, the pups should grow up and flower too. ;-)

[@gingernightmare9152]

I have an asparagus knife! I didn't know what it was for. Cheers! 🦎

[@HouseplantHacks]

Welcome to the club! :-)

[@thegrowingspirit]

Umm I love your accent and the way you explain everything.. Subscribed!

[@HouseplantHacks]

Yay! Thank you! :-)

[@virginia7125]

I'm from central Virginia. Very few greenhouses around anymore. I'm not sure, but I think to replant one of these, you use half & half citrus and orchid potting mix. Everyone agrees the soil has to drain very well and not to over water. You can get crown rot.

[@HouseplantHacks]

For sure a free-draining mix will work well for them.

[@Apollo_Blaze]

I love these plants, just the foliage is so beautiful. I need to get one now. Great video.Thank you hope you have been well : )

[@lydvincecruz8395]

Thanks for sharing 👍 I appreciate your knowledge, tips, and advice..

[@HouseplantHacks]

My pleasure! Thank you for your lovely comment!

[@AyanaTee]

Very informative! Thank you. I just bought one and it was helpful knowing this!

[@HouseplantHacks]

You're welcome!

[@vanschermerhorn7167]

Can you use Bonsai mix or cactus potting soil when repotting ?

[@HouseplantHacks]

Yes that type of mix is fine for it.

[@shoroukallam642]

I really benefited from this wonderful video And I have had this plant for one-year-old, but I did not know how to deal with it, but after this video, I will take care of it It is now banishing the one with you... the flower has dried up and small buds have appeared Should I cut the dry flower? Can I leave the buds with their mother?

[@AE-bm4no]

Good information. I was about to dedicate a spot to a bromeliad but decided against it due to the once in a life time flower. But I guess repotting the new ones is a solution?

[@HouseplantHacks]

Yes, you can repot the pups but they wont grow up quick enough to always keep flowering for your spot, it could take a few seasons for the pups to mature enough to flower.

[@telemyztery]

I bought my plant with the orange flower in the middle. Well it has really dried out and I do not know what to do with it. I never knew how to water either. Is it correct to water in the very centre of the plant where the main stem comes out? Also, I want to cut the dried flower out on the spiny stem. How do I do that? Thanks a lot

[@1lovewaters419]

Best well plan & demonstration .. THANKS YOU FOR SHARING!!!!

[@HouseplantHacks]

You're welcome. :-)

[@kathleenlincoln5689]

Thank you, this is my 1st houseplant and just want to know how to care for it

[@HouseplantHacks]

Best of luck! The first of many I'm sure! ;-)

[@micheller-f6566]

How long did it take the puos to flower after potting?

[@fahissaund7269]

Plz you can tell me in what you plant your bromeliad on soil or anything's else coz I have no any idea I'm a biginner plz help me I lived in a tropical Island.

[@HouseplantHacks]

You can use normal soil or orchid bark, spagnum moss, most things will be fine.

[@Mollieselby]

Fab video!! I need a bit of advice. I’ve just purchased one of these beauties from the shop, however it’s in regular potting soil. I know you shouldn’t repot things quickly after you rehome them but I know they shouldn’t be in this mixture... What should I do?

[@HouseplantHacks]

They are an epiphyte which means they don't take up nutrients from the soil but from the air and moisture in the centre of the plant, the roots are just to anchor the plant in the pot so it;'s not too essential to worry about the soil really. I wouldn't worry too much.

[@Mollieselby]

@@HouseplantHacks thank you so much!

[@fruzsinahorvath6429]

Only the multipurpose soil will do too?

[@RatedReviews25]

No, you can use most things, orchid bark, sphagnum moss, coir. It’s your choice.

[@Flora-Interior]

Very informative and complete. Thanks for sharing 🌱🌱🌱

[@HouseplantHacks]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nancyrodriguez4805]

My bromeliad gave three pups but one pup is growing faster than the other two. Do I only remove the bigger pup to a different pot ?? And my other issue is, the center of my bromeliad seems to be drying out and the leaves easily rip off what should I do ??

[@HouseplantHacks]

I doesn't really matter if you keep them on or take them off so its your own choice really. The mother may die at this stage as her job is done and its her natural time, she wont flower again.

[@helgastoll6692]

Just picked up a plant.dont know how much or when to water it its a very young plant Thank you

[@MichaelT_123]

Dependent upon the bromeliad species, consider slowly overtime remove external leaves from the mother plant. It is also possible to cut-off the mother entirely at its base. However, when they are in a garden bed ... just watch them enjoying a sunshade.

[@dbloomberg]

Great presentation I've learned a lot thank you

[@firehope11]

When is a good time to propagate the new plants? My still has the flower but have 4 new pops growing can I do it now or wait longer?

[@HouseplantHacks]

I would wait for the flower to die back first, the pups will be happy to stay in there for a while. 👌

[@virginiamusgrove4068]

Thank you for the information. I received one from a friend. It had a very light red flower. That was about 2 months ago. The color is turning to a tarnish color. Is the flower dying off?

[@HouseplantHacks]

Yes, it sounds like it.

[@DJSupaflyguy]

Hi, I have s bromeliad an it’s been near radiator over winter an the top centre of plant where flower should grow has dried out even though I’d kept misting it an no new growth has grown, is there anything I can do ? Thanks.

[@HouseplantHacks]

I'm afraid that if the flower part has dried out there is little chance it will grown another, they are a one shot deal I'm afraid.

[@marysolmunoz118]

How many times can we spray water to the leaves? I want to mist them but I don’t want to damage them

[@HouseplantHacks]

Hi Mary, You can't really damage them from spraying water onto the leaves too much, as long as your water is not too hard, if you use rainwater or deionised water its even better. you can spray them multiple times per day and it will benefit the plant as you are adding humidity around the plant which will help it stay happy and healthy.

[@marysolmunoz118]

Houseplant Hacks thanks for replying. Okay I will do this

[@xstitchwoman9512]

what about a diffuser i have a 6" round diffuser that sits next to my bromeliad. should i move it or the vapor that comes out is actually good for it. I live in Henderson, NV, USA. should i add a humity plate underneath?

[@HouseplantHacks]

If it makes mist then it will be good for it as its creates humidity.

[@vegealghiere]

I would like see how much water you use ....

[@HouseplantHacks]

Only a little in the winter, a little more in the summer but they don't need much.

[@vegealghiere]

@@HouseplantHacks Thank you

[@gail1919]

If you put the mother plant back in her pot will she grow more pups? Great video.... thank-you

[@marutirtha]

My pups are kind of inside first layer of leaf of mother plant {2 are big, 2 are very small babies}...do i wait for other smaller one to grow before cutting ... they are not outside like yours so am a bit worried..please guide

[@HouseplantHacks]

There is no rush, you can keep them together permanently or separeate them once they grow bigger.

[@nateniegonsalves165]

Do not get rid of the mother plant just put it back in a pot and it will keep sending out pups until it died

[@SunshineSundries]

I have three or four pups on mine and it's in a four foot tall pot and is about two and a half foot tall

[@helgastoll6692]

Can you replant a very small plant 4 in. Diameter and when

[@Trish-ql9kz]

Can you talk about outdoor care of these plants

[@webfactorysolutions]

When you say to spray them with water often, does that mean every other day? Every four days? Daily?

[@HouseplantHacks]

Misting with water is a tricky subject, the water will evaporate quite quickly depending on where you live and how warm/humid it is. Misting is only benefitial while it keeps the plant slightly wet, once it dries out there are no additional benefits so to keep the benefits of misting constantly you would need to mist several times per day, which isn't really practical, a humidifer will create a better environment but at a cost.

[@RobertLopez-ej3yd]

Hello this is Robert Lopez I have bermania ad pops and the it died off for ready and I need to know how much water to to display all from a watering can could you please Could you send me the video the link on how to how much water to put I'll put in the Bermuda at 1 cup add 1 cup or 2

[@trinab876]

If I cut the scorched part from a plant which has become burnt, will that leaf continue to grow? Would I be better to just tear off and throw away the burnt leaf?

[@HouseplantHacks]

It's up to your really, if it's just the tip of the leaf then cutting it off would be fine, it will still be a useful leaf, if you have a large part of it that is burnt then you might be better off just cutting the whole leaf off, it will push out a new one to replace it in time.

[@SL-fi3fv]

I’ve gotten some cuttings, not pups. Do you have suggestions about potting them. Orchid bark? Wood frame with spagnum? Help!

[@HouseplantHacks]

Yes, definitely any of your suggestions will be fine for Bromeliad as they are epiphytic they will grow in most medium, but I'm not sure what you mean by cuttings, Bromeliad can be propagated by division, I'm not aware that they can be successfully propagated from cuttings.

[@mariaklassen2775]

Thanks for this! Mine has had a slight bit of a flower but isn't blooming and I've had mine for several months, it was given to me like that and it now has 2 little pups but the flower just isn't changing to full bloom. Is there a way I can help it bloom?

[@HouseplantHacks]

Hi, It might have already flowered, they only flower once so if it was at the end of its flowering when you were given it then it wont flower again.

[@mariaklassen2775]

@@HouseplantHacks oh I haven't thought of that, thank you!! Should I cut it?

[@RatedReviews25]

@@mariaklassen2775 I wouldn’t cut it out, I don’t think there is any benefit and if I’m wrong you might miss out on the bloom! :-)

[@mariaklassen2775]

@@RatedReviews25 thanks I'll leave it be 🙂

[@desgoulding7154]

Hi mate new here . Excellent video can’t thank you enough. I have several some of which are dieting Do you use bark ? Thanks in advance with pups in shard not full sun ?

[@HouseplantHacks]

Bark is fine to use with these yes, try to keep out of direct sun.

[@desgoulding7154]

@@HouseplantHacks Many thanks mate.

[@lindamcneely]

I noticed you put very little dirt on the bottom when transplanting is there a reason for that? I just purchased one of these plants but didn 't realize it only bloomed once however since all of my plants were on the discount table due to lack of water I am not dissapointed especfially now that I know I can remove the babies from the mother plant. thanks for the vidio.

[@HouseplantHacks]

Hi Linda, Bromeliads are Epiphytes so technically they don't need soil at all, in the rainforrest they will cling on to trees and find little crevices to grow in, they don't take their water and feed in via the roots the way other plants do, they have a reservoir in the centre of the leaves where rainwater and other nutriants will go in. Hope that helps, Andy

[@ravingmad1976]

Good video thanks. I was given a Guzmania as a house warming gift and the main flower has died now, so I have cut it out. I can see I have one pup, but on the other leaves it looks a bit dry and crusty, so doesn't look very healthy. I have been watering the plant weekly, but just wondering if there's anything I can do to make the leaves healthier?

[@HouseplantHacks]

Not really Sandeep, it might be geting burned in the sun if it's in direct sunlight?

[@ravingmad1976]

@@HouseplantHacks thanks. it’s not in direct sunlight.

[@aprilwaller123]

OK I looked on the web site that he said and I did not see the knife he was talking about?

[@HouseplantHacks]

Hi April, they are still available via the eBay link in the description, if you select the dropdown where it says "Tool:" it's the one called "harvest knife dp951" towards the bottom of the list. Hope that helps. Andy

[@jajab8814]

Very relaxing to hear you talking about plants! Do you give classes? On zoom maybe 🤔 very interesting, thanks! Oh and btw: how is the bigger plant going? I want to leave the « babies » on my bromeliad and repot in a bigger pot, hope it will grow nicely :)

[@HouseplantHacks]

Thank you! I have not thought about classes before, but if enough people would like to do one then I am happy to put something together. The bigger plant is still alive, it has not produced any more flowers or pups but if you wanted to keep them all together I think that would be fine.

[@merilynstewart2750]

Thank you I learned so much. Also the info on the knife!!

[@HouseplantHacks]

So glad you liked the video Jasmine! Thank you for your lovely comment!

[@minikumar2469]

Hi I received my billbergia dry. I bought it online. Will pruning of the leaves help to revive the plant?

[@alesiabarron804]

Thank you for this helpful video. I learned a lot about bromeliads from your information. Will a new flower grow when you propagate the pups, or do I have to buy a new bromeliad with the flower already there?

[@HouseplantHacks]

A new flower will grow from each of the pups, I don’t yet know how long it takes for them to flower, it might be a while before they reach maturity. Thanks for your kind comment. Andy

[@alesiabarron804]

@@HouseplantHacks Thanks for responding, Andy. I appreciate it.

[@chadvollrath1760]

After you have pulled the pups from the mother. If you replant mom will it grow more pups?

[@HouseplantHacks]

I'm not sure, I don't think so, I still have the mother growing and it hasn't produced any more pups since.

[@lettyg7147]

Thank you for the video! How long does it generally take for the pups to flower?

[@HouseplantHacks]

It depends on several factors, from my experiments they seem to flower quicker staying with the original mother plant, within 6 months sometimes.

[@aylinsevencan]

I propagated one but didnt have any root from mother plant. I put it in soil it doesnt die but dont grow either. What to do?

[@HouseplantHacks]

If it doesn't have any root at all it might be tough for it, but they are epiphytic so there is still a chance, I would wait and see how it does, time will tell I think. Good luck. Andy

[@SouthernXmimi]

Hi thanks for the great video! Could you do some update on your pups?🌱 How are they doing these days?

[@HouseplantHacks]

Yes I will, I've just recorded one for you, not too much has changed but I will show you what they look like, it will be the video after the next one. :-)

[@SouthernXmimi]

@@HouseplantHacks Awesome, thank you Andy 😇❤

[@lightnoir6914]

Your videos have been very helpful!! I have one more question,n, so i see tiny webs on my bromeliad leaf. I was thinking they were spider mites. I sprayed it with 1 teaspoon of neem oil, 1 teaspoons of dish soap, and water all mixed. I also noticed I had a pub growing. But it seems to had died. My brimeliad plant is small black dots. Do you know what could be wrong

[@HouseplantHacks]

The small black dots could be fungus, this can happen from the insect damage. What you have done sounds like the right thig to do, if you can remove the webs and any insects you can see whith a cotton bud with neem oil on this will help, check the underside of the leaves and all the small joints between the leaves.

[@joannekennedy992]

Thankyou for all your good advice

[@HouseplantHacks]

You are so welcome Joanne! Thanks for watching. :-)

[@mahranjum]

Hello Dear, the soil mix you are using is basically washed construction sand, Am I right, or it's some thing else... 2ndly we need to keep the soil moist or let it dry out a little to water again... Last but not the least, one grower conveyed me that we can easily grow this in pure cow dung compost...! Need your valuable suggestions on this plz...

[@HouseplantHacks]

Hi, yes the horticultural grit is basically building grit sand which has been graded for the smallest sizes, washed and is lime free. I would let it dry out a little in between waterings. Pure cow dung without rotting down might be too strong to grow in, here in the UK we would normally let it rot down for 6 months to a year before we use dung on our gardens so it still has benefitial nutriants but is not too strong that it can burn the plants. Good luck.

[@mahranjum]

@@HouseplantHacks thanks a lot dear 👍💐

[@saraho5846]

My off shoot pup looks like it grew up through the middle, is that normal? It’s hard for me to tell if it’s an actual offshoot or new growth though I can see the old plant on the bottom dying off. I doubt it would be new growth because I’ve had it for three years.

[@HouseplantHacks]

More likely to be a pup, I would leave it in place if its growing out of the middle of the plant, just let it grow and see how it develops. Good luck.

[@saraho5846]

@@HouseplantHacks awesome thank you, looks like it’s actually going to flower!

[@rebeccacatherine6885]

Can you update how these three offshoots are doing ??

[@HouseplantHacks]

Sure, I can do an update but it wasn't too long ago that made that video and they have only pot on a leaf or two since. :-)

[@draugami]

So do we add some fertilizer to the water which we then spray on the leaves?

[@HouseplantHacks]

You can add a very dilute amount but they don't require much fertilizer at all.

[@CThienV]

i have some bromeliads. guzmania and imperial silver plum. they all got sunburned recently. if they are on their way to death, will they produce pups even if their death is premature?

[@HouseplantHacks]

it's a possibility but if they are on their way out quickly its unlikley that they will have time to produce pups. All you can do is keep them out of the sun, give them a little water and hope for the best.

[@nicholekudlesky7807]

What type of bromeliad do I have that has thorn type leaves and gives me a rash every time I touch it. Also am I able to propagate from the long established stems? My plant is aged and has well over a dozen pups that are plant size.

[@fourtailband]

watching from 🇵🇭

[@HouseplantHacks]

Thanks for watching! ;-)

[@courtneybuxton4112]

hi! im a new plant owner and i’ve recently got mine but i’m struggling to find how often i should water mine and the indication of when it needs watering again. any advice would be very helpful :)

[@HouseplantHacks]

Yes of course! You need to get to know youyr plant, in different countries with different heat and light levels the watering requirment will be differet, they are reasonably drought tolerant so if it goes a few days being dry it wont hurt the plant too much, but start with once per week and check the moisture in the plant pot, see how fast it dries out, you can tell by the weight of the put and by putting a finger an inch into the soil. Let it dry out a little and then water again. Over time you will get to know when is the right time to water, it's all part of the fun! Enjoy.

[@sakshibhargava1909]

My plant had dried up. The leaves have become dry and straight. Anything could be done to make it normal again?

[@HouseplantHacks]

All you can do is give it some water, if you can put it in the sink and let the water run in the pot gently so all the soil is nice and wet, let it all drain out and put it in the shade somewhere and give it some time. Hopefully it will come back. Good luck. Andy

[@maloriequeen]

What if my bromeliad is small and the pups are TINY? Under 2-4 inches each? Can I pull those off before the whole thing dies?

[@beckybudd9688]

How often do I water my bromeliad plsnt

[@HouseplantHacks]

I would leave them on to get bigger, I don't think the whole plant will die back if it has pups.

[@maloriequeen]

Cool, will do! Thanks for your response.

[@stephenmanning6150]

Can you show how and where to water the pups, since they don’t have their cups yet? 🤗

[@HouseplantHacks]

I just kept the soil moist and they did fine.

[@rberkow]

So how much is too much water? What's small amount?

[@dcaquaticsusa8816]

If they don't need to be in soil can you hang just the plant like an air plant

[@nolawest5183]

When we were instructed to water we found it to mold... I took the flowering part out, it was so molded... & now it has a flapping hole in the center. What do I do from here? Thank you!

[@nolawest5183]

I do see a new pup, but only an inch tall.

[@HouseplantHacks]

Watering is always a balance, if it’s cooler in your environment it needs less, if warmer it needs more. There is no one piece of advice for all people in all countries. It is something to learn from trial and error. This time it sounds like too much water. At least you now know what too much looks like. Hopefully the pup will grow on and make a flower of its own. Good luck.

[@nolawest5183]

@@HouseplantHacks Thanks again🌱

[@NathalieTheriault-b5r]

I repoted my 2 pups, been like 8 months and did not grow at all.. still same as when I repoted.. any suggestion ??

[@HouseplantHacks]

Maybe some liquid nutriants might help them get going? Good luck with them.

[@cat.lover23]

I got one, I think the pineapple one, and it's flowering but it's tiny, in a tiny pot. Does it need to be re-potted and when? It feels like it's too small, but also I don't think it should be re-potted while it's flowering...

[@HouseplantHacks]

They wont get root bound as they don't grow roots in the same way as other plants so they will be fine in a small pot.

[@cat.lover23]

@@HouseplantHacks Thank you! I didn't repot it and it's still fine :) I hope it stays alive😁