Download Instructions: Caring for Bromeliad

Wedgewood Gardens
1890 N. Middletown Road (Route 352)
Glen Mills, PA 19342
Phone: 610-459-3116
Fax:
610-558-4605
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.wedgewoodgardens.com
Instructions: Caring for Bromeliad
The Bromeliad family of plants is very diverse, with over 2500 species. Most bromeliads are a great
choice for an indoor plant. They can readily adapt to most home or office environments and have very
few problem pests. Their long lasting color is an added bonus!
Water – Bromeliads can withstand drought, but cannot survive root rot from being overwatered, so it is
important that you do not let your plant sit in water. In general, you should water the soil medium
thoroughly and then allow the plant to dry before watering again.
Humidity – Bromeliads prefer some humidity and good air circulation. If your home is dry due to heating
in the winter or air conditioning in the summer, you may want to set your pot on a tray of pebbles filled
with water. This will add moisture to the air around the bromeliad. Just make sure the pot is not sitting
in the water.
Light – For the most part, bromeliads like bright, indirect light. Exposure to a lot of direct sun for
extended periods of time may cause damage to the leaves.
Fertilizing – Bromeliads should only be fertilized sparingly. You can occasionally use a water soluble
fertilizer.
Bromeliads flower only once. However, the mother plant will produce “pups”. Pups can be allowed to
grow with the mother plant, or once they have grown to about 6”, they can be separated and allowed to
grow into an individual plant. This new plant will produce a flower within a year or two.