A friend gave me some bromeliads she pulled off her tree. How do I plant them in pots…what soil, etc.?

Since we are planning to move, I prefer to plant them in pots to be able to take them with us.

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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 10/23/2019 @ 10:03 am

If they came from a tree, then you will not want to use soil. An epiphytic Bromeliad will want to be put into an orchid potting mix with just a little compost mixed in at most. Cactus mix will also be a suitable soil substitute.

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#2 Comment By dionaea14 On 10/23/2019 @ 11:46 pm

Thank you!

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