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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    December 23, 2015
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    It sounds like your plant has just completed it's blooming cycle.
    The flower will fade after several weeks or longer.
    Though this plant is a one time bloomer they are not done yet!
    At the base of the dying plant you will find a 'pup'.
    Carefully cut away the dying mother plant to allow more light to get to the replacement pup.
    Your new plant will eventually fill the pot and with the right care and light conditions the new plant will flower.

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

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 14, 2016
    A.

    Most likely your plant is just aging and it is nearing it's life cycle.

    Here is an article with more information.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bromeliad/growing-bromeliad-plants.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 25, 2016
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    Inquire at local garden centers or greenhouses.
    Do a Google search for suppliers that can ship to you.
    Ebay is also a good source for plants that may not be found locally.

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

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 20, 2016
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    Yes, you can remove the flower, though your plant is not nearing it's end.
    If the plant produced a 'pup', you can remove this and repot.
    Here is a link with more information.

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

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    July 22, 2016
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    Bromeliads are considered non-toxic to cats. However, many cats will vomit after eating plant material, even from a non-toxic plant. Many bromeliads do have leaves with sharp edges which could potentially injure a cat.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 23, 2016
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    It actually is better to wait to separate until the pups are at least 1/3 the size the mother plant. Small pups don't divide well, but larger pups almost always survive.

    You should make the divisions while the plants are actively growing, generally a warm part of the year.

    After separating the pups leave them to sit on the counter for 24 hours before repotting. You can dust the roots with a fungicide.
    Use a potting mix suitable for Bromeliads or an Orchid medium.

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

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    August 22, 2016
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    The part of the plant(s) that are still green should be capable of blooming. These articles will help you:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bromeliad/getting-bromeliads-to-bloom.htm

    http://ipm.missouri.edu/MEG/2016/1/Bromeliads-Houseplants-That-Endure/

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