How to Get Bromeliads to Bloom

Bromeliads are popular plants. The most common being the pineapple but many bromeliads are kept as houseplants.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Plastic bag
• Apple

1. Place bromeliad plant, pot and all, into a clear plastic bag.

2. Put apple in same bag. Leave small hole for some air but keep it limited. You don't want it wide open. The apple will produce ethylene gas which triggers the flowering process.

3. Let plant sit in the bag with it's apple companion for about a week.

[ceniamari]

on 7/21/2009 Yes a lot of people do not know about this bromeliad flowering tip.

[lschofield]

on 5/29/2008 Excellent tip - I'll have to try this!

[amylaine]

on 5/29/2008 Love these flowers.

[AutumnLeavz]

on 5/28/2008 Such beautiful flowers! Thanks for the tips!