Bromeliad Propagation and Care

[@HerbandRoots]

I made an update video about this plant and and the pups and their progress. Check it out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5mbnXSDZ6iLpKs

[@intergxntlcare]

This was exactly what I was looking for: a visual guide on how to propagate bromeliad pups. To the point and well done. Thank you!

[@HerbandRoots]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful!

[@amandasshadow9605]

I didn't even know what Bromeliads were til a few days ago! haha! I saw them in a grocery store and got one. After researching them, I wnet back for more and found one just like the one you have here, though it's not dying back at all yet. BUT- it already had a flowering pup on it! So I got a free plant with that one! I separated it and potted it up. It's doing well! I did have to prune off damaged leaves because grocery stores never take care of their plants. It doesn't seem to have stress the plants at all, which I was worried about. I love this video and will subscribe. I know I'm 4 years late seeing this...haha!

[@carpathiaP]

Great instructional video!!! Can you clarify what your soil medium was? Also, where did you get that watering bottle?

[@bella16jun]

The most informative video I have every watch about bromeliad. Thank you.

[@tarawalton6778]

AWESOME content! 🤗 I just purchased 3 of these this week. I now feel CONFIDENT in caring for them from viewing your video. Subscribed✅️

[@thatzanda]

..cute smart & loves plants! 😍🌿

[@HerbandRoots]

Thank you! 😊

[@lafreaqueelectrique3963]

Dude I’m less than 3 seconds in and 100% into it. The snowstorm back drop on the bromeliad how to vid. Rad.

[@indianajo812]

I’m here for it too. The snow 😂IDGAF vibes🤍🤍🤍 long live the rebels

[@bratniii]

This video taught me so much! Your voice is also so easy to listen to. Hard to find sometimes in the plant video world lol! New sub 😊

[@lauriehermundson5593]

Nice video! Will you share where you acquired that very cool spray thingy you had on top of your water bottle? Please?

[@amywilliams3458]

Doing my first a lil worried my didn’t have any roots on either 😬thanks for the great video and info

[@marcelaimpellizzeri6616]

Beautiful! They all look so healthy, I'm sure they all will be very well, I also have some bromelias my self

[@HerbandRoots]

Thank you so much! I can't wait for these to flower!

[@kylehoekstra7220]

Just what I was looking for to help with mine. Thank you

[@CharleneWithrow]

Nice work, easy to follow instructions. Thank you

[@HerbandRoots]

Glad it was helpful!

[@WATCHMEGOBROKE]

Thanks for the video Growmie..best Bromeliad tutorial on The Tube

[@irko6393]

Looks so good! Nice video.

[@HerbandRoots]

Thank you. These Bromeliads are still doing well and have grown quite a bit. Can't wait for them to flower!!

[@Lauracle88]

Great video! I got really excited about the Star Trek reference 😁

[@KCombs-iq9pp]

Great tutorial !! Thank you !!!

[@GeraldCummings-d3z]

Question: Does the flower have to die before it shoots out pups?

[@BonsaiJCan]

What a cool looking plant ! It's nice when you can start some new ones from pups.

[@HerbandRoots]

They are really unique! I was lucky to get so many pups but they are multiplying fast!

[@Kittybob03]

Good info guy! Where did you get that bottle sprayer? Your plants look good and healthy (pups).

[@AraceaeFanatics]

Nice to find another Trekkie.

[@HerbandRoots]

Indeed! Thanks for coming by!

[@helgama3048]

Love this video, thank you 🙏🏻! I will replant my bromelia today!

[@HerbandRoots]

Thanks! Good luck planting!

[@ArtHistoryProfessor]

Great video and content. Glad I just subscribed. You're a handsome and intelligent guy. Thanks.

[@gefegerondio]

Thank you so much for this..Im a bromeliad lover...learned a lot.

[@HerbandRoots]

I am glad it was helpful! Thanks!

[@TrudyPatootie]

Thank you subscribed.. They look great in the window. I will do mine tomorrow..They are all crammed in my pot. I have been a lazy gardener.. But tomorrow I will get back my mojo...

[@HerbandRoots]

I know the feeling! I had planned on doing this a month or two ago and things kept coming up. Good luck with the pups! You will find that mojo!

[@rabidscallion9947]

Great video from beginning to end for propagation. Would love to see how your pups are doing. May have flowered by now but just curious.... (edit) just saw your link about their progress. Thx for getting 'er done.

[@desgoulding7154]

Great video mate

[@kimmycolibri4133]

Great video

[@HerbandRoots]

Thanks!

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

Bromeliads only use roots for anchoring themselves to other structures. All the moisture is absorbed through the center cup structure. You have to keep water in it at all times. Can't let it remain dry, even if it's in moist soil. It's nice to mount them on wood or bark to make attractive wall decor. Great video

[@jarheadbonsai]

Great knowledge gained on these species and holy cow they look amazing in terra cotta. 5 freebies from a discounted plant. Gotta love it. Thanks broski.

[@HerbandRoots]

I was lucky to get so many pups. They are taking over! I like the way they rock that terra cotta look too!

[@jarheadbonsai]

@@HerbandRoots yes the full green leaves look dope against the natural clay.

[@eliana6474]

Wonderful 👏 ty!

[@Kiki-tf9et]

Will it grow another flower spike after you remove that one ?? I’m new and I have my first Bromeliad but one flower spike is pink but for some reason leaning over 😢

[@paulineoriley7049]

I pulled the pups off but I didn’t get any of the roots. Should I plant them into soil or should I try to grow some roots in water?

[@HerbandRoots]

I would plant them right in soil. I've never tried in water.

[@renegadetherapist5664]

I bought a little one at the grocery store a few weeks ago, it looked abused and neglected so I had to get it lol When I bought it, I thought it looked like it had been dumped over and put back in the pot. It is doing fine, but there is very fine black dirt in all the cracks of the plant and I can't get it out. I don't want to damage it, I have tried a toothpick and it comes out a little but like I said, I don't want to "pick" at it. I've rinsed but it's still there. Is it possible it's not dirt but a fungus?? It really bugs me and takes away from the pretty orange color. Thanks for your videos!

[@HerbandRoots]

It could be dirt. They tend to catch everything that falls near them😂 and also get tossed around in shipping and stocking. I would try to use a strong stream of water and maybe a soft brush. If that doesn't get it then I would leave it! Congrats on the new Bromeliad!👍

[@renegadetherapist5664]

@@HerbandRoots thanks!!

[@renegadetherapist5664]

@@HerbandRoots It's not too bad, I can live with it, I was just worried about possible fungus so that is good news!

[@werosification]

"it looked abused and neglected so I had to get it lol" honestly same, I can't skip an opportunity to take care of a neglected plant. this is why I'm here, to see how to take care of the vriesea I got on a sale today lol

[@LISTEDGames]

Hello, how often should I put the water into the "tank" obvsiouly its october and I live in england so its not hot. I know during hotter season I should water the tank more often but what about autumn/winter. should I let it dry out or keep it filled all the time ?

[@HerbandRoots]

I fill them as soon as I notice they are empty but you can let them dry out for a few days once the water is gone and rinse the cup if necessary. I do have really good air circulation and light where these guys are. When I water I just pour water into the center cup and let it run into the other cups until it starts to run into the soil.

[@LISTEDGames]

@@HerbandRoots I only have one cup since I have only one plant. and how do I rinse it? I heard the soil shouldn't be too wet just slightly moist. I also heard that the leaves need to be misted but how often? All of these articles online don't really specify. thanks it really helps

[@HerbandRoots]

They tend to leave things vague since it all depends on the amount to light, temperature, air circulation, growing media, humidity etc. When I say I let it run into the other cups I just mean the space around the lower leaves around the center cup. To rinse you would just spray gently with clean water and dump it. I don't find this necessary since I do not get any build up in there. I would only rinse if you get debris or mold in there. What works for me, is to fill the cup and when it is almost empty again I fill it up again. I don't mist but it will not hurt especially if you leave them on the dry side. I would use rain or distilled water to avoid a hard water build up on the leaves. I do not water the soil directly but just let enough run down into the media to keep it moist. The media gets quite dry between the times I fill the cup.

[@PS-qf9fj]

Thanks for the great video. I have one that seems to be dying (maybe from root rot?). I just tried repotting it today and used your video as a guide to prune the flower at the top (very dead). How often should this plant be watered? I'm currently in an apartment with 90 degree heat...the previous pot it was in had no drainage. The new pot does...could you recommend how to best help it along? I prunned any brown leaves and planted it in new soil, and have it on a bookcase about 7 feet from my sunny window. Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks

[@HerbandRoots]

What is the humidity in the area where you keep it? If you have 90 degrees and low humidity (less than 40%), you might also consider misting them occasionally. Try only adding water to the central cups of the plant and give enough to let some of the water drain down into the soil but not drench it. I usually water when the cups are almost dry. They mainly use their roots to anchor themselves and take in most of their water through the leaves. The light sounds about right. They are ok in lower light but too much direct light can be harmful. They also like good air flow. Good luck with your Bromeliad! 👍

[@PS-qf9fj]

@@HerbandRoots ah! I think ive been watering it wrong then. I also have low humidity so I'll misting it too! Thank you!

[@Kiki-tf9et]

So if you cut the flower will it bloom more or is that it ??

[@desireedusseau1769]

Have you ever potted several bromeliads together? I'd like to put 2 of the ones you have with 2 pineapple plants for a spiky arrangement.

[@HerbandRoots]

I have not done that myself but have seen some stunning arrangements with multiple bromeliads. I think that your idea for an arrangement would look really nice. I would love to see the result!

[@desireedusseau1769]

Thank you! I'll get some fine bark and move forward with the idea.😁👍

[@ah7smpa853]

Repot it in a small nice pot. Let it grow without disturbing it. I've had it for years in the pot I bought it in. 1st rebloom it had 3 swords. Last summer it had 8 swords in a 4" pot. It's so top heavy I'm potting it up in a 6" pot without separating the pups.

[@Level1Hera]

Thanks for the great info and step by step for these plants. Lots of people tell but they don't show. By the way, we live in northern Ontario in Canada and we got a huge snowstorm on Halloween too last year! Sucks to be kids trying to trick or treat.

[@HerbandRoots]

Thanks! They are doing well and the mother plant already has another round of offsets.

[@HerbandRoots]

At least the kids will have a story about how they had to hike uphill in a snowstorm just to go trick or treating 😆

[@duaneparks5561]

good evening.i just bought a bromeliad,it is very mush alive ,looks great,i have it in a dark place.can i use a sun lamp.and how many hrs a day shound it be on.thank you for your time my friend. PS i just saw you use sun lamps lol. but i still have to ask thanks

[@HerbandRoots]

Most Bromeliads do not require a lot of light. When I first separated the pups, I just had them in a south east facing window with no artificial light. I have them under two 15W led lights now for 12 hours a day. For this species, the more intense light has brought out more purple in the leaves.

[@duaneparks5561]

ok great i put it in the window 1 day a week,and i am useing.15w, led red,white n blue lights 3 to 6 hrs a day.i will up that to 8 hrs a day.thank you for taking time to get back to me.take care my friend.

[@melilag464]

Great video. Thank you.

[@HerbandRoots]

Glad you liked it!

[@ashleyg268]

Thank you for these very informative videos! I was wondering if you could tell me why my red flaming sword bromeliad has yellow pieces sticking out of it all of a sudden. I bought it from Home Depot two weeks ago with a tall sword already formed. This is my first bromeliad, so I’m learning as I go. Does the red sword mean it’s already bloomed? Thanks again!

[@HerbandRoots]

Yes. It is currently in bloom. They can stay in bloom for several months. After the bloom starts to fade, the mother plant will then start to produce pups around the base. The mother plant will keep producing pups after you remove the first set. The little fuzzy part is most likely the actual flower. The large colorful part is actually a bract.

[@ryanbain7937]

@@HerbandRoots Awesome, thank you so much!

[@dawnp1569]

Help I have red parfait and the leaves are curling up into the shape of a straw. I don't know what to do. I leave it in the sun is it not getting enough water.

[@HerbandRoots]

It sounds like it might be too dry. Also you would not want to give it too much direct Sun outdoors. You might try moving it to a spot with less direct Sun and more of a bright indirect or filtered light.

[@dawnp1569]

@@HerbandRoots ok I will keep the cup in the center filled. I live in New York and my plant is inside. I was shocked the leaves started to curl and that plant is expensive don’t want it to expire.

[@BagenB00]

thanks thats useful!

[@HerbandRoots]

Glad it was helpful!

[@steplynn751]

may i ask what product u used on that soda bottle?

[@virginia7125]

You said peat moss. So I'm really confused now. Some say use straight orchid bark. Some say that mixed with cactus soil. One guy on here adds sand. I'm confused what they supposed to be planted in. I'm guessing half & half orchid/citrus soil mix. That's what mine's in. Let me know if that's wrong.

[@barbarabackus1877]

do u have to wait till the mother plant flower dies to remove the pup

[@HerbandRoots]

No but you should wait until it is 1/2 to 2/3 the size of the mother plant first to make sure it has enough strength. It won't hurt to leave them on.

[@celiacaraccioli2180]

I just got mine. What type of lightning does it like?

[@HerbandRoots]

Bright indirect light is generally best. Some can take lower light as well. This is genus Vriesia tolerates low light but brighter light brings out the purple tones in the leaves. In lower light they will be more green like the mother plant.

[@merryselaa]

How long does the mother plant stay alive after removing the flower spike?

[@HerbandRoots]

The mother plant can stay alive for some time. I'm not sure exactly how long though. This one produced two separate sets of pups.

[@jewelsumler5322]

Update video on mother plant and pups?

[@HerbandRoots]

They're doing great. Here is a link to an update on the Mother and pups: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5mbnXSDZ6iLpKs I recently just knocked the Mother plant off a high shelf shelf recently so she and the new round of pups are a little banged up but they're hanging in there.

[@katc2365]

@@HerbandRoots omg I called them kittens!! shows how much I know!! So embarrassed!

[@barryandpennylewis1237]

HELP!!! My bromeliad's leaves are very stiff. I've noticed that most peoples bromeliads leaves are nice movable. Mine has leaves super stiff! what deos this mean? how can I prevent this? HELP!!!

[@HerbandRoots]

If they are not brown, it should not be a problem. Some of them will have very stiff leaves almost like a succulent.

[@bcon]

Have the pups bloomed?

[@HerbandRoots]

They have not bloomed yet but have grown quite a bit. I plan on doing an update to this video soon! The mother plant actually has at least 3 more pups.

[@bcon]

Cool looking forward to it... I have lots of pups I'm about to move hopefully they all bloom

[@franconavarro342]

Herb and Roots so the mother plant can be put back into the soil and may produce more pups ? How long does she do that for until she dies for good. I have one that I divided 3 pups from and I have her back In soil.. I just want to know till when she will live/produce for... also when I took them out I didn’t get any roots just the plant does it matter ? Will it root by itself if I did it get any when dividing it

[@HerbandRoots]

@Franco Navarro I kept the mother plant going after that and she produced another round of pups. I am not sure of the limit but you can get at least a couple of rounds of pups. Here is a later video with an update on the repotted pups and mother plant. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5mbnXSDZ6iLpKs Don't worry about the roots too much. They take up most of their water through the leaves. You might need to use some stones or a stick to anchor them until they settle in though. Good luck! Let me know how it goes!

[@BackGardenBonsai]

I love that you noticed these in Star Trek. Lol. They look cool though. Also where are you based that you have so much snow already?

[@HerbandRoots]

Haha I’ve wanted one ever since noticing them in captain Picard’s quarters! I am in Wisconsin in the upper midwest of the US. It was a bit unusual to get this much snow at the end of October. We’ve had some really cold temp already this year.

[@katc2365]

@@HerbandRoots I used to live in Wilmette Illinois - I noticed all the snow there too (I miss it a lot), you must have quite an extraordinary green house!

[@scarletsascha]

What happens to the pups with no roots?

[@HerbandRoots]

They are doing well. All the pups survived.

[@lbothe04]

Bro be gentle with the bro!!! Haha jk!!! You did wonderful thanks for sharing😁

[@HerbandRoots]

😅 Thank you! A little tough love but they all made it!

[@devbachu7072]

Lovely bro new to them try tyi f to a rock

[@happinessinleaf]

❤happiness in keaf chammel

[@katc2365]

Hi thanks for your channel - I just bought this today, and I NEED TO KEEP IT ALIVE!!!!! I'm in Australia, (heading into spring),and it says maintain water in in 'leaf vase' I have no idea what that means - not being much of a gardener! Ive subscribed to your channel - thankss! Katie Im not sure how to add a photo... IMG_20200916_010624.jpg

[@HerbandRoots]

Your bromeliad is gorgeous! It looks amazing! When they say the "leaf vase", they are talking about the cup in the middle that the flower comes out of. When I water, I pour water into the central cup in the middle where the flower spike is and keep pouring until it starts to drain down into the soil. Bromeliads take up most of their water through their leaves. Good luck with your Bromeliad! Let me know how it goes!!

[@BossLady_Lia]

I removed pup from mother but pup has no roots! Please help

[@HerbandRoots]

The mainly use their roots for anchoring themselves so you should be alright. You can use some stones to hold it in place and keep some water in the center cup.

[@BossLady_Lia]

Thank you ☺️

[@Jessica-gt8id]

I’m sad. Mine just died after it flowered. 😢

[@greggutierrez6997]

Mahalo

[@wtzpoczta8584]

Q'apla from Poland

[@HerbandRoots]

Q'apla!

[@wtzpoczta8584]

@@HerbandRoots i am a huge fan of Star TREK

[@wtzpoczta8584]

@@HerbandRoots i like how you talking about this - clear and undesrtable .

[@wtzpoczta8584]

@@HerbandRoots Q'apla from a litle infected region -and LIKE THE SPOCK SAID: LLAP :)

[@HerbandRoots]

🖖

[@snowflake7495]

Give me a pup🙄🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@HerbandRoots]

There are a lot! If you find one on the discount shelf at the grocery store they will just keep multiplying. Two of these pups just started to bloom!

[@snowflake7495]

@@HerbandRoots i bought one but it is not giving any pup and i think it is duying🙄🙄

[@Jupiter-ny6lm]

Hes so fine omg i cant pay attention