In a recent email your expert recommended replanting pups in spring. I live in the sub tropics ( in Australia). Could I plants pups earlier? Temps are ,on average, 6C to 20C. Chris Crowley.
Yes, you can transplant now, but make sure they are not exposed to any colder temperatures then you mention.
You could place them indoors for this repotting and transition. Choose as sunny of a location as possible if indoors, but not direct sunlight!
Should I water a bromeliad as it is blooming? It is indoors.
Yes, water according to the information in the article below.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bromeliad/growing-bromeliad-plants.htm
The flower of my Bromeliad plant is fading. Otherwise the plant appears healthy. Do you have a suggestion?
Bromeliad plants generally only bloom once from the original plant, but will produce pups on the sides that will bloom later in life. Remove the spent bloom from the original plant. Your plant should produce pups/new plants at the base of the original plant. These will bloom in time. You can either leave the pups on the parent plant or remove them and plant in their own containers. Be patient as this will take some time. You probably will not see flowers on the pups until next year or the following year dependent on the variety.
The red center of my bromeliad died and turned brown. After watering and watching I finally cut the dead center out, the cut edges are brown now . Will that part grow. Back. The rest of the plant seems healthy. Thank you!
Once a Bromeliad has finished blooming it's life cycle is over.
You can remove the flower and hopefully your plant will produce a pup.
This link will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bromeliad/bromeliad-care-after-flowering.htm
Can Bromeliads be grown outside in zone 9 or 10 in bright indirect light?
If you live in an area that will not freeze, you can safely plant your bromeliad outside. However, make sure you have a space that will not expose your bromeliad to large amounts of direct sunlight. A bromeliad can experience leaf burn if exposed to too much direct light.
plant grow outside how long they live
Bromelaid grow in warm, wet and shady climates. If it does not freeze in your area, you can grow outdoors.
Here is a link with growing information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bromeliad/growing-bromeliad-plants.htm
How big should a pup be, before cutting from the parent plant?
You can propagate them when they are 1/3 to 1/2 the size of the mother plant.
Here is a link with care information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bromeliad/growing-bromeliad-plants.htm