My Husband Bought Me A Bromeliad About A Year Ago. The Entire Top Section Has Browned, But I Do See Two Pups At The Base Of The Pl

Question

ant. When is the best time to separate them from the main plant? Is the original plant considered \”dead\” once the main flower turns brown??r

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Answer 1

Wait until the parent plant looks dead before removing the pups. These articles should help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bromeliad/growing-bromeliad-pups.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bromeliad/growing-bromeliad-plants.htm