Do I cut the stem off or cut out the shoot and replant? If so how do I replant?
It seems that you know a bit about the process already. This article will guide you to dividing them: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bromeliad/growing-bromeliad-pups.htm
This article will offer more information on the care of your plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bromeliad/growing-guzmania-bromeliads.htm
My Bromeliad looks nothing like the one pictured on your website. The "flower" is not open and is turning brown on the edges. It used to be a bright yellow but is now dull yellow/green with brown edges. I watered by putting the pot in another pot of an inch or so water. I didn't know about filling the cup with water. I bought it at a floral department at supermarket about 3 months ago. Will it open or is it in the process of dying? I now keep water in the cup and don't water the soil. It's hard to tell if the soil is dried out.
There are many bromeliads and some have that flower color and shape. It is possible that it is fully formed and is in the process of dying. This is natural for this plant. I would keep a close watch for pups. I've read that even as the mother plant dies, pups can still grow, so don't be in a hurry to get rid of the seemingly demised plant. There may have been some overwatering involved here, too. That is the main problem with bromeliads.
Here are some articles that should be of interest:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bromeliad/growing-bromeliad-pups.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bromeliad/bromeliad-plant-problems.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bromeliad/bromeliad-care-after-flowering.htm
I guess I have been watering it wrong. I have been putting the water in the container that came with it when it gets dry or feels dry but it is still green and healthy but the center I called the bloom what happened to it. I have new growth at the base on each side. Do you mean you pour water down the flowering center of the plant? Do you transplant this plant? if so what type of soil should I get to do the transplant.
Yes, you will pour water into these cups. In your case, the plant is already producing its replacements. Once these flower, they will die off replacing itself similar to its relative, the pineapple.
You will not have to focus much on the main plant anymore. You will now be waiting for the pups to grow to at least 1/4 of the size of the parent. Then you will transplant these. It is best to use orchid or cactus soil, but some still have decent results using a light potting soil.
This article will help you with transplanting these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bromeliad/growing-bromeliad-pups.htm
I have a bromeliad where the mother plant appears to be completely dead (I stopped watering it), but it has a pup that looks perfectly healthy and is still slowly growing. I water the pup daily, via it’s cup and make sure the bottom stays dry. Do you think the pup will survive until it becomes big enough to seperate, even though the mother appears dead and or should I start watering the mother again?
This is the nature of the plant. They are very similar (and closely related to) pineapples. Once the mother starts to die, then replacement pups will take over, and can be separated and forced to root separately at any time.
This article will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bromeliad/growing-bromeliad-pups.htm
I have Cleopatra's earrings plant so I was told but it does not have the long leaves it has a shoot that comes off of the main one and that gets a little one they are kinda thick like a succulent??? Kind of crazy looking but I hope you can help Thanks :)
This article should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bromeliad/queens-tears-plant-care.htm
Reading bromeliad notes with ref. to using Epsom salts - No guidance on ratio of salts to watering liquid - this would be helpful.
Epsom salt will only provide Sulfur and Magnesium to correct those specific deficiencies, and is not intended as a full fertilizer. You will want to follow all instructions on the packaging.
You will want to feed with an all purpose liquid fertilizer at half strength once per month during the active season.
This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bromeliad/growing-bromeliad-plants.htm
First, I do not have a green thumb - on a scale of greenness, it is BLACK! I am that person that needs 'gardening for dummies'! With that said, last year I was given 3 Bromeliad potted plants and told to water them and keep them in the shade. I live in North Florida, It's hot and I do not have much shade in my front or back yard. Well, needless to say - my 3 plants somehow survived my lack of plant skills and now that I am quarantined in my house, I'm ready to revive them. They are a little sunburned with the tips of their leaves browning - there is still plenty green. I really want the pretty plant back, I just have no clue how to make that happen. I've had people tell me about fertilizer and replanting and trimming - but no one is telling me as if I am that second grade student! Can you rescue me please! I will attach a photo of one of the plants, and all three look very similar. First, what steps to take to get them pretty again, 2) inside or outside? Fertilizer? Soil? Watering them ... etc. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
No worries! We have many, easy to understand articles that will help you to care for your plants. Here are a few of the important ones, and then the entire archive on the species:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bromeliad/growing-bromeliad-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bromeliad/bromeliad-care-after-flowering.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bromeliad/getting-bromeliads-to-bloom.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/category/houseplants/bromeliad