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  • Answered by
    nikki-phipps on
    August 7, 2017
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    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

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 23, 2017
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    I'm not clear on what the plant looks like or what the issue is from your description.
    This article will refresh you on the care requirements.

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

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 26, 2017
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    There are many different types of Bromeliads. Without seeing an image, I can't say if the flower spike you have is mature.

    These links may help you.
    https://wimastergardener.org/article/bromeliads/
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bromeliad/growing-bromeliad-plants.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 1, 2017
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    I would make sure the plant is rooted will into the pot.
    Rotate the plant to help with even sunlight reaching the plant.

    You can stake the plant if it is leaning. Small bamboo stakes and garden twine can be used to keep the plant upright.

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    BushDoctor on
    September 13, 2017
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    The cup is hidden, slightly, when the red flower comes out. After that dies, you may cut the flower part out, as it will regrow another shoot from the bottom of the plant, similar to its cousin: The Pineapple! When you see this new shoot, it will look like it has a hole in the center where the leaves come up. This is, essentially, its "watering cup". In nature, it relies on this part of the plant to catch water, as it usually grows in tree canopies. Here is an article for more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bromeliad/watering-bromeliads.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    September 18, 2017
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    It seems like you are caring for it just fine! You can either cut them or leave them. Sometimes the flower dies, and remains the same color. You may not even know it is dead. If you leave it, another shoot will grow, and produce another bloom if cared for. When this happens, you may cut the old plant out. It will not bloom again. The new shoots will continue to bloom each time they grow.

    Here is an article that will give you more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bromeliad/growing-bromeliad-plants.htm

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