Bromeliads

Question

My son gave me a bromeliad. It arrived with the medium in the basket quite damp. I have watered in the cup, as needed, since I got it. The soil is now very dry, the fan is losing its color and the lower leaves are shriveling and falling off. Should I water the soil? How can I save the plant and restore its vitality and color?

Answer 1

These articles have great advice about keeping bromeliads happy indoors: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bromeliad/growing-bromeliad-plants.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bromeliad/watering-bromeliads.htm

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep337