Bromeliad

Bromeliaceae

Also called · Guzmania · Neoregelia · Cryptanthus · Vriesea

Rosettes of stiff leaves with a long-lasting colourful centre or flower spike.

LightBright shade
WaterWhen the top is dry
WhereNear a bright window

Care tag · 132

“Keep a little water in the centre cup and change it every week.”

  1. 01

    Light

    Bright shade. No hot sun.
  2. 02

    Water

    Fill the centre cup and keep the mix just moist. Cryptanthus (earth star): water the soil instead.
  3. 03

    Soil & pot

    Airy mix of bark and coco chips.
  4. 04

    Feeding

    Not needed, or a very weak feed now and then.
  5. 05

    What you'll need

    • Pine bark
    • Coco chips

    All available here at the nursery.

Something wrong?

  • The mother plant slowly dies after flowering

    Normal. Pot up the baby plants that grow at its base.

  • Rotting at the base

    Mix too wet. Keep the cup filled but the mix only just moist.

Near a bright window

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