How to care for a Bromeliad Plant | Donna Joshi
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
- Join me as I share how to take care of a Bromeliad Plant. This plant is far less complicated then it appears. Bromeliads come in many colors and are a wonderful addition to any home or office. Ty for watching! Donna Joshi
I know people here in the comments sections have already mentioned this but I want to thank you for making a direct to the point informational video.
Short and to the point. Thank you.
Hear hear. I was having the hardest time accessing the bowl on my indoor guzmania. These 2 minutes were more informative than the 6 articles I read.
I have watched so many videos in a row for hours and days. Yours was very concise and precise .❤❤❤😅Most of them would stretch it pointlessly for a long time .Thank you and God bless .❤
Succinct, no editorialization, just what i needed. Thank you so very much for a great video!
fantastic vocab word right there
Agree 💯👏🏼🙌🏼👊🏼✌🏼😁💝
My mother plant produced two pups for me when she flowered...her flower died but leaves were still green and pups were a good size so I repotted them...they are doing great and are a hefty size now (can't wait for their flower, for now they just keep growing leaves back to back from the inside)...I kept my mother plant though she has her dead flower on top, her leaves are long and green...Well, it's summer of 2024 and I have THREE new pups she is growing now 🌹🌹🌹❤️...long story short, do NOT throw them away
The gardener at work brought too many of these, so they were giving them away. I got one and had no idea what it was or how to take care of it - THANK YOU! :)
Beautiful bromeliad shots, but it would help newbies, if you actually showed where to water it, what pups look like, a dying mother plant, etc ... Thank you!
How often do I water my beautiful Btomeliadplant
Are you serious? She literally says “under the leaves, so it waters the roots.” How much more specific do you need?
Thank you I did not know that they do not reflower! I appreciate you sharing!
Thank you so much. I bought two and it is not cheap I didn't know how to take care of them. They are beautiful plants
THANK YOU so much for actually telling how much water to use! I've been struggling with keeping my plants alive, and I feel like it's always because of the water..but I can never get it right, either too wet or too dry! I think what I need to really do is water them much less at a time, but more often. Just got one of the beautiful red Bromeliads, and I'm excited to care for it and enjoy it! Luv N hugs from Detroit ^_^
Very nice! Easy and to the point! This plant is a breeze to care for. I've had them for years. 🤗
I have the one with spikey leaves aechmea and I think is not getting enough water I don't know is getting spots on the leaves help
Donna I mostly grow broms outdoors so I like to hear how people do it indoors. From what I know of outdoor cultivation I can tell you they do like having water in their cups, and they do like moist roots. They don't want tap water with chlorine in it, that is likely what causes the rotting for most people. So either leave your tap water out for 72 hours for the chlorine to evaporate or use rain water. Outdoors they can just stay full of water, but indoors it's probably a good idea to dump them and replace the water every week or so to keep it from getting funky. Morning sunlight is ok for the varieties you're showing here.
The one on the far right is so beautiful!!
Thank You! got a lovely plant at a store a year ago and the flowers are dying but there are babies and thank you for the tips, I love this plant and will follow your guidance. Gracias!
Thank you for making this video! I just got my first bromeliad and now I'm hopeful I will see the "pups" to replant. Hope I can also keep the mother plant.
You are welcome! Don't forget the mother plant will die but, should give you some beautiful babies. :)
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Thanks so look much for that info, I've been looking for another bloom for 2 years!
Theresa glad I could help. 🌲
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Hello Donna I've had a bromeliad plant for a couple of years now but since I didn't know how to take care of it it's not doing very well. Once the flower died I thought it would flower again but someone told me to cut it off at the base which I did. Which part of the plant is the mother? The flower? Once the flower dies and the pups grow to size, is the original Planet done with? Do you leave the dried flower on forever? I left the dry flower on for many months until someone told me to cut it. Thank you for showing us your beautiful flowers.
@@mhern57 after the flower dies it's best to remove it. Then the pups will grow. Once they stop just remove the pups and toss the plant. It will actually start turning brown when it is dying. :)
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Thank you for the advice! This one has a couple of overgrown pups that I didn't realize we're pops! I'm going to transplant them tomorrow. Thanks again!
The flowers r beautiful
Thankyou for the video.i love bromeliads.greetings from Indonesia.
I put a 3in pup in an old salt shaker with sphagnum moss and placed it inside a vivarium with high light and humidity and compared to the rest it's HUGE
Got my first Bromeliad today, which is also the very first house plant I ever bought. Hoping I will be able to take care of it.
Very good Info, thanks so much. Going to try my luck at it now.
Really appreciate you straight to the point
Donna I really enjoy watching the video my oldest grandson gave me this plant for my birthday 🎂 I always wanted one of these 🪴
This is good information. I killed one bromeliad and i want to try growing one after seeing your beautiful collection. Your advise on watering and precise quantities is really informative. I would appreciate your advise on potting mix for this plant.
Miracle-Gro Cactus, Palm & Citrus Potting Mix is recommended. I believe you can get at Lowe's. :)
Very helpful! Thanks!
Omg thank you so much!!
Thank you family
Thanks for on point tip on how to care for bromeliads.
Loved it! And I'm going to try it from now on, thanks!!!
Great! Hope it works out wonderfully. Keep me posted and ty for watching. 😊
@@DonnaJoshi Will do!
Thank you very useful and very interesting
So helpful. Thank you 🙏🏼
Oh wow! And here I am waiting for a next Bloom to come. But I do not see any pups coming in yet. Thank you for the info
Thank you.
Love it!
How long can they live in a house
Good info. Thanks. I'll like to keep the mother to see if she produces more pups after the first set.... no pups yet
Thanks
Thank you for this information
Beautiful bromeliads, mine have started to bloom but the red leaves are turning green.
Very informative video 👍👍👍😃
I knew it!!!! I just bought 3 of these beautiful plants that were in a shallow, small pot, and the directions say to water the cup of the plant. I was thinking, "That can't be right; if I do that, then its going to end up rotting the leaves/flower, essentially the entire plant!" Sure enough, they should be watered the same way you water any other plant!!!
They give you those "care instructions" so that you end up kiIIing your plant(s), thus needing to buy more!!!
how do you get them to grow straight up , Also one of mine flowered and then 12 months latter Flowered Again with two flowers at the same time ?
Rotate your plant every few days or weekly. This will help it straighten up. Congrats...u got 2 babies. Remember, the mother will not bloom again. :)
I got this plant for my mother's birthday on October, I saw the plant today and some of the leaves are all dried up. How can I get her back to health?
Thanks so much!! I rescue all sorts of unwanted half dead plants. Also, I pick up a lot of plants from people who are moving and can’t take them with. I ended up with a bromeliad this evening. She’s root bound. She’s in a 4 inch pot. With Spanish moss stuffed around her. There’s a white flower on her. I actually thought the plant was fake at first. I think the flower has some brown edges because the people left her outside in the sun all day today. Once I got the plant home, I saw it was indeed a real bromeliad. I gave it some water. There’s a pup as well. I thought maybe I need to repot the plant. I suppose I’ll have to remove the pup and pot it up. The Spanish moss I’ll be trying to save as well. Is there any specific soil they like? What’s the best size pots? I assume this is a plant that might have been given as a gift and it came from a big box store. Thanks!!!
Bromeliads thrive in fast-draining potting soil that holds moisture but drains well. A mixture of two-thirds peat-based soil and one-third sand is often ideal. You can also use orchid mix, charcoal, or soilless potting mix. :)
Thank you!
Please video the paps and how mother plants looks like and potting the paps from the mother it will be great and learn us how to thanks
Did they ever respond to your question?
Do you plant them in soil?
I rescued one from the garbage and gave it fresh medium and it’s been almost 4 years no flowers not too much growth just a few new leaves and it’s in a south window
A south window that’s mainly covered with high trees so it’s very indirect
I've been trying to find answers on what to do with this plant. My neighbor gave me three. I killed the mother because I watered it too much. I did not know what to do. Ad least there are several of these now that I have. I did realize she does not like the hot sun. I plan to next year put them in a big barrel. Thank you and you are in my new playlist for plants. Have a great evening.
Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoy your new plants. :)
@@DonnaJoshi it was my pleasure. I am a tiny bit sad because I won't see another mother. But I know what to do with the increase that I have.😊👍
I have the one with the stripes on the left. I haven't watered the soil in months but there is always water at the cup. So far it hasn't died on me yet. I looked at the bottom and there are 4 babies. Woo-hoo. Don't know if I should repot now because it's September and winter is right around the corner
Sounds like it is doing well. I can't see any reason to repot at this time unless it is really overflowing the pot. :)
I have a bromeliad that never sent out pups but is blooming again. It was blooming 4 years ago when I got it.
Might not be a bromeliad
This is 3 years later, and I'm curious if you still have this plant?
@@mynameislisa2281 yes I still have it and it only bloomed for that second time on the same plant but each year before it dies it sends out another pup which blooms and it last for a couple of years and then I get a new pup and that one will bloom
@@Mindy-s-channel Interesting. I just bought a Bromeliad, but I have no experience with them. The lady in the garden center, that does always seem to know what she's talking about, said they will grow in very dark areas, but what I'm seeing online contradicts that. She said that her apartment is dark, but her Bromeliads grow well. What lightening do you have yours in?
@@mynameislisa2281 In the winter it’s right up against the south facing window. But in the spring summer and fall it is in the shade on the north side of my house. I keep it outside when the night temperatures stay above 50
What temperature should water be? Sorry, I m new to this and these are my first flowers for my new home.
Always room temperature. Good luck and welcome to the world of plants! :)
Hi, I’m a new subscriber and im so glad I saw your video, I recently got a bromeliad and I have no idea how to care for it, but thanks to you I have a little better idea. She’s looking kinda sad, I’m not sure what to do, please help her! Also I wanted to know if they can be outside? Thank you so much 😊
If you live in an area that will not freeze you can safely plant outside. Careful not to overwater. :)
@@DonnaJoshi can they live outside in the pot though? Or do they have to actually planted in the ground?
Thanks!!
Oh no I wish I seen this sooner I hope mine will flower again
I just got one for Mother’s Day. I have no luck keeping plants alive but I try. Your video was great Thanks. Only one question, what kind of plant food do you use?
I use miracle gro liquid plant food. It's awesome! :)
Thanks a ton
What do pup's look like? The flower died months ago and all I have left on the plant are the large green leaves. However, I noticed several small green leaves growing out the soil over the past few months. Are these the pup's? Also, the plant is still in the original pot with the peat moss soil in it.
If the leaves are growing at the base of the plant these are pups. Allow them to grow at least until they are 1/3 the size of the mother. They establish better roots this way. Then you can separate them.
I have a Bromeliad that the flower on the very top is Dying back. Do I remove the flower and then what about the stalk?
You can remove the dead flower. Leave the rest allowing a chance for a new pup to grow at the base. These can be removed and replanted. :)
@@DonnaJoshi ty
How do I know what the babies look like and how do I take them out and replant them safely
I have one but is not opened like this ones. It's been like that for almost a month. We water it at the bottom every couple of days but nothing. The leaves look super healthy though. The top red part that's closed has been losing it's color from bright red to a opaque whitish reddish color, like it's fading.
From where we can get bromelia plant ,!!! It’s very beautiful! I loved them ! Pls help me
jyoti i picked myself up mine from my local morrisons supermarket for £5
It was in home depo
@@georgevarughese4886 I got a very nice one off Amazon of all places! The ship very well pkgd. Highly recommend!
Go to Lowe’s that’s where I always see them at
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I've had my Bromeliad for approx 12yrs and repotted once. My plant has grown out of control but I like the shape it had taken.
Hubby says not to repot. It looks happy, just long and no flower. What to do?
If it's doing well I would leave it alone. 😊
@@DonnaJoshi thank you. I will let it be. 😊 She sits in the corner by the window chilling. And she's been there from day one. 💕
I have calathia but the leaves turn to yellow please tell me why
Green and white bromelic
May I know it takes how long after planting that it flower?
It can take between 1 and 3 years to bloom. Afterwards the bloom will last approximately 3 to 6 months. :)
IJUST GOT ONE FOR VALETINES DAY
Me too😄
Donna I received one of these that looks like the one on the far right in the video. The one with the striped leaves and light pink flower. Well I have never had a green thumb, I have killed all my plants over the years. But my flower on this one is starting to turn white. Can you PLEASE help me with this???
Hi, I can't be sure without looking at it. It's possible the flower is dying. Also, look to see if there are any bugs on it. If the flower dies just clip it off. Give a little time you may see babies start to grow. :)
I currently caring for a small one that almost empletly died. All of the roots fell of so I put the plant in water....low and behold it grew new roots and is currently growing what looks like a whole new plant from the center of the old leaves. Wish I could share a picture for you opinion. My questions are... will the new growth create a flower? When should I transfer it to soil from its current container that is just water?
Djoshi7@aol.com This is my email if you want to send a picture. I am curious if these are a new baby or babies which are called pups. If it's more than one you can separate them for more pups or plant it together. If they have roots now is a great time to pot them.
Where do the pups show up??
What do you mean when you say to repot the babies . I would've like to see this done.
U can actually pull the pups away or cut them away and put in new pot. The mother will not reflower. 😊🌿
I need help with mine, it's in bad shape. Mine is like the one on the left of your video with the white strips on the edge of the leaves. On my plant the leaves are dry and curled in and the cup thingy in the middle, the inside leaves look to be dead. Is there any hope for my plant and if so what do I need to do to get it healthy? Thank you.
I am wondering if you have any baby plants which have come out? If you do then it sounds like the mother plant is dying. If not it sounds like you need to water more.
@@DonnaJoshi I pulled it out of the pot there is some pups. I pulled out the middle dead leaves in the cup and holy cats that stunk to high heaven. I watered the soil, it was pretty dry. So what should I do now? Just leave it be?
Use a sharp, sterilized knife or scissors to remove your new plant, cutting as close to the mother plant as possible without injuring it. Sometimes there will be an outer leaf shielding the base of the pup. You can gently peel this leaf away to reveal the entire base. Sometimes you will see the babies roots and sometimes not. Don't worry you can still plant it. It does sound like the mother is dead or dying. Just repot the baby or babies. Let me know how it works out.
@@DonnaJoshi Will do, thanks so much for your help. I'll keep you posted.
@@DonnaJoshi Once I cut the pup from the mother do I put it in water or plant it in soil? Also will the mother keep producing pups or do I just toss it out? Sorry for all the questions but I've never had this type of plant before, so I'm not really sure how to care for it.
How long should you leave the water in the "cup"? It's been about a day and don't want to drown the plant.
When the mother has completely browned out do I cut it off and then my only left with the greenery?
Continue taking care of the plant allowing time for a new pup or pups to form. :)
How do I dispose of the mother plant?
You say they only flower once, another channel says they will flower again but not necessarily the following year. Which one is correct..
They continue making new leaves making it impossible to rebloom. There may be rare cases but it is not the norm.
How hot is too hot for these plants? Im in So Cal so its pretty hot
The climate in Southern California is particularly friendly to bromeliads. This is one of the best areas in the world to grow them. :)
What's the best soil for them?
Here are three suggested mixes that you can try yourself:
1. Equal parts sphagnum peat moss, medium grade horticultural perlite, and fine fir bark. 2. 1/2 potting soil, 1/4 perlite, and 1/4 orchid bark. 3. Equal parts soil-less potting soil, perlite, and pine bark nuggets. Hope this helps. 😊
Do I have to take it out of that pot. I’m talking about the pot that It came in
No need to. I always leave it in the same pot allowing time for the plant to adjust to its new environment. :)
I put mine out in the sun. I didn't know. How do i restore this plant? Should I keep it inside my house?
It can be kept outside under shade. This is a plant that loves humidity. If you dont live in that type area (check your zone) I would keep it inside. If u like send me a picture perhaps I can help more. :)
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@@DonnaJoshi im in Fare Zone: 7
@@georgevarughese4886 It seems it would do good there. :)
Can the baby plants grow flowers if you don't remove them
what kind of soil do they need?
The best soil mix for this plant is four parts peat moss, one part perlite, one part vermiculite, one part sharp sand and one part composted cow manure. :)
Grow in a ston or a tree bark that's it
Can it be kept outside in rainy season?
Hi mine is still blooming, but the pups are getting big. Should I try dividing now or wait until it’s done blooming?
When the pups are 1/3 to 1/2 the size of the mother it's a good time to separate them. :)
I bought a plant for my friend , is it poisoned to pets ?
Yes, it can severely injure an animal
Hi do I know how many time do we put fertilizer in this plant?
Any suggestions on getting rid of a little rot at base of plant…..
Sounds like the mother may be dying but, without seeing it I can't be sure. If she is I suggest removing and repotting the pups. If not keep an eye as not to overwater which can cause root rot. :)
@@DonnaJoshi ok thank you, looks like rot forming where the leaves join the plant base, caused by overwatering no doubt…thanks!
So my green thumb sucks and I'm only good with aloe Vera but I got a bromeliad yesterday. Super excited and nervous... if I mess this up and the mother plant doesn't produce pups will it still be maintainable or does that mean I've killed my plant?
The plant itself can produce pups itself even after the mother plant is gone. Be patient it can produce up to 3 years. This is a great time to research and learn as much as you can about removing pups and repotting. You should be fine 🙂
I have a bromeliad and was told to leave it root bound like I got it from the store, let the root ball soak in water then rehang it. I have it on a trellis , and soak it every 4-5 days but leaves are turning brown. Am I watering it too much?
If the leaves are soft and mushy then you are watering too much. If not they are too dry and getting too much sun.
what's the difference between plant food and fertilizer ? You said we can feed plant food and for the most part people don't fertilize but if we wanted to do 1/2 and dilute . So what is 'plant food'? Thanks !!!
Each has different nutrients. Plant food has more needed nutrients. :)
What kinda fertilizers can you use
The ones with 14-14-14 fertilizer and a 14-14-14 Plus with added micronutrients. You should be able to get them at Lowe's. :)
How do I know when they start to die? Also I have a pot outside and no spots to put it that would not give it direct sunlight, any tips?
Don't know if you've found any answers to this yet, but here goes! You will know when it is starting to die as the flower will generally lose colour gradually and the leaves will curl up and become more and more dry and discoloured. Re: no where to plant outside out of direcg sunlight...you can keep them indoors but you can also grow them in the forks of trees! The canopy of the tree may give off enough shade to avoid burning or killing it. There are a few ways to do this, the way I did mine was with sphagnum moss. Soak it and place it all around the roots and lower stem of the plant and to secure, wrap twine or any natural string around it and that should do the trick. It can be a tricky process but keep at it and you'll get it right 😊 to water, you can place in the cup or soak the sphagnum moss, or both...judge how much to use based on how lush and healthy your plant is...they generally need more water when placed outside than inside as they dry out quicker. I hope this helps and I'm sure there are some great videos you could watch on planting bromeliads in trees too 👌🏻
Great info!
Have a 4 or 4.5 inch pot 🙃
Do you pluck the dead leaves?
I would trim them with clean sheers. 😊
What happens to the plant when I’m on vacation for three weeks and no one is around to water it every two days?
I don't think many plants will do well with u gone 3 weeks. Maybe have a friend or family member help out. 😊
so you water the soil rather than the plant cup?
You can do either but, don't allow the water to sit long. :)
@@DonnaJoshi how long is sit long? i have only watered the plant cup and some of my leaves are turning brown.I water my Guzmania once a week
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You mentioned to give it plant food but not fertilized, What is the difference between plant food and fertilizing. 😔
Both have different nutrients. Some plants don't need the nutrients in fertilizer or very little of it. All plants need plant food.
Am I supposed to cut off the dead flowers?
Mine was given to me a year ago with 3 flowers and plants in about an 8 inch shallow pot.
The flowers are dead now and I do see pups coming up
Let the pups grow to about half the size of the mother. Then cut them away from mother and discard the old and dead plant.
I just got one for mothers day ,but now getting black circles on some of the leaves ?????????????????????
This can be caused by so many things. 1st make sure it's not soggy wet or over dry. It could be a fungus. I can suggest either cutting away the bad areas or purchase a fungus treatment product at your local nursery.
@@DonnaJoshi thank you so much
How do you know what the pups look like? My flower is dying now and I don’t want to loose the whole plant. Thanks!
It will just look like a tiny plant coming out. Usually at the base of the plant.
The middle of the bromeliad is leaning, how do I keep it straight up 🤔
Could be several reasons. The plant is grown and a bit heavy. Needs to be rotated allow sunlight on each side. The mother plant could be fully grown and beginning to die. If you are seeing pups, or baby plants this could be what is happening. Also, be careful not to overwater. :)
@@DonnaJoshi thank you for the helpful info.