Well, it might sound harsh, but once your bromeliad bloom has begun to die, you can cut it off! Bromeliads are known for their exotic, long-lasting flowers. These tropical plants can bloom for months, in fact. ... By cutting off the bromeliad's dying flower, you can help the plant refocus its energy on these new pups.
How do you prune a bromeliad?
This is one part of bromeliad houseplant info and care which makes people nervous! Take a sharp knife or a pair of your favorite pruning shears – we like these – and cut off the bloom or flower stalk as far down as you can in the central cup. You may not have any color but you can keep growing your bromeliad plant.
How do you save a bromeliad?
Stick to the following tips to raise a healthy bromeliad:
- Cut off the flower when it turns brown. ...
- Keep the plants moist but not soggy in well draining soil. ...
- Keep up the relative humidity.
- Provide plenty of bright yet indirect sunlight.
- Check your leaf axils for pests.
