Bromeliad-Can the pups stay on the mother plant?

Question

The pups on my mother plant are as big as the mother, the mother is still green- Can I leave the pups on the mother plant?

Answer 1

That can be fine for a few seasons, but eventually, there will be too many for one area. They will have to be split. Two or three won't hurt in the same container, though. Be sure to fill the pups' cups when they form.

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