How to Grow Bromeliads
Grow bromeliads in a variety of ways, similar to their natural habitat. Plant it in a pot, a rock garden or allow it to grow in a tree. Although the bromeliads flower once, they provide you with many additional plants to share with your friends. The pineapple and Spanish moss are common bromeliads, but select from a variety that will showcase beautiful foliage as well as flowers. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Begin your collection of bromeliads, by selecting one of the popular varieties. Common names are Earth Star, Urn Plant, Silver Vase, Striped Blushing, Scarlet Star or "air plant" Tillandara. These are the most common, although there are over 3,000 species.
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Choose a container, with proper drainage, and a soiless potting mix. Bromeliads enjoy growing in a rain forest environment. Some grow in rocks and many do very well when mounted and some enjoy growing on others, as the "air plant."
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Place the plants in indirect sun or full sun, according to the species. Bromeliads require warmth and humidity, such as in their natural habitat. The cup-like leaves catches the water and distributes it down to the soil and roots.
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Add to your bromeliad collection when the plant flowers once, then reproduces several "pups." These offsprings are divided and planted individually to grow into another plant.
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Become a member of the Bromeliad Society in your area and enjoy the benefits of newsletters, journals, member contacts, plant sources, discussions, competitions and exhibits. The society focuses on promoting and maintaining interests in the the studies and growing of the bromeliads.
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Tips & Warnings
Avoid excessive watering to prevent root rot and disease.
