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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    April 11, 2018
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    They are normally found growing within the canopy of tree tops, as they are an epiphytic species, meaning they will feed by attaching to the bark of other trees. This will mean that it is normally in dappled shade under the canopy. They will easily get burned in full sun.

    As far as altitude goes... I don't believe that this will be an issue. They can be found growing in all altitudes. I do believe that there could be a difference in humidity, temperature, or sunlight.

    This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bromeliad/growing-bromeliad-plants.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    April 18, 2018
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    This is the one I would suspect of dying first. This is an epiphyte, meaning it lives on other tree species. You have to, almost, treat them like orchids. They will do best in an orchid or cactus mix.

    The flowering top will not last very long. In fact, the entire plant will die off, but before then, it should produce one or more offsets that can be split off and transplanted.

    I would suggest putting this in an orchid mix. and keeping it in bright, but indirect sunlight. It helps to feed every month with an orchid feed as well.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 19, 2018
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    There are many different types of plants in the bromeliad family, several which can grow very well outdoors in Florida. This article may help:

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

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 28, 2018
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    Bromeliads only bloom once in their lifetime, so if yours has ever produced a flower, it won't flower again. If it's never flowered, follow the advice in this article to try to encourage it:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bromeliad/getting-bromeliads-to-bloom.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 1, 2018
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    This is a Guzmania.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 7, 2018
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    A Bromeliad only blooms once and then the plant is essentially done with it's life cycle. If your plant does produce a 'pup', you can propagate and start with a new plant.
    These links will help you.
    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/growing-bromeliad-pups.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 11, 2018
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    We answered your email question on May 11.
    You may want to check your junk mail box, that happens sometimes.

    I have copied my answer from the previous email.

    Your plant is actually ending it's lifecycle. Bromeliads are often sold in store all ready in full bloom. The plant actually begins to die when the flower fades. Often time the plant will produce a pup or off spring plant that can be propagated.

    This link has more information.

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

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