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- How do I properly take care of a bromeliad? - answers to common questions
- How often do I pour a bromeliad?
- How do I properly fertilize the bromeliad?
- Does cutting belong to the care program of a Bromeliad?
- How do I care for a withered bromeliad?
- Which diseases and pests can be expected?
- When will a bromeliad be repotted?
- Tips
Bromeliad only thrives well if given proper care
How do I properly take care of a bromeliad? - answers to common questions
Bromeliads ennoble the creative windowsill with their colorful flowers and striking ornamental leaves. Epiphytic species perch casually on branches or stones. Terrestrial species form with their leaf rosette small cisterns for water supply. In view of the extravagant look important questions about care in the room. Read here how to properly water, fertilize and cut a bromeliad.
How often do I pour a bromeliad?
The same applies to all bromeliads, that they only receive lime-free, room-warm water. How and how often you pour depends on the individual habit of your bromeliad. How to do it right:
It is important to note that potting bromeliads should keep the substrate constantly slightly moist. What intervals you pour depends on the season and the local conditions at the location.
How do I properly fertilize the bromeliad?
Most bromeliads absorb water and nutrients via their leaves. The roots serve only for stabilization in the substrate or on a substrate. Accordingly modest are the demands on the nutrient supply. Add a liquid bromine fertilizer every 2 to 3 weeks from April to October. Epiphytic species fertilize by the path of the spray.
Does cutting belong to the care program of a Bromeliad?
A pruning does not get bromeliads. Over the years, older leaves are sometimes fed, turn yellow and dry. In this case, it is beneficial to wait until the plant releases the leaf. On light pull, it can be removed from the rosette without causing cuts.
If you feel a drawn sheet as a nuisance in the appearance, cut it out. Ideally, use a disinfected scalpel or an extra sharp knife. Then please dust the cut with primal rock meal or charcoal ash to prevent diseases and pests.
How do I care for a withered bromeliad?
Since the opulent inflorescence is composed of strong, colorful bracts and rather inconspicuous, real flowers, the flowering period of a bromeliad sometimes persists for months. Sooner or later it will be over with the floral spectacle and will never be repeated in this plant. However, this is no reason to dispose of the faded bromeliad prematurely, because at its base sprouts already the offspring.
By continuing the current care program, give the daughter plants enough time to grow. This patience is rewarded with young bromeliads for free. This is how it works:
To promote growth after separation from the mother plant, put a plastic bag over the seed pot for a few weeks. Pour soft, warm water into the small leaf rosette and moisten the substrate as well. The hood has fulfilled its task when new leaves develop in the small rosette.
Which diseases and pests can be expected?
Bromeliads are far away from home in our living and working areas. As a result, they are more susceptible to diseases and pests than native indoor plants. The most common problems are summarized in the following overview with tips for prevention and control:
Bromeliads are very sensitive to chemical agents used to control diseases and pests. The use of sharp preparations causes in many species extensive necrosis on the ornamental leaves, which inevitably lead to the death of the entire plant.
When will a bromeliad be repotted?
Once the bromeliad has completely penetrated its tub, repot the plant in early spring. This measure is also on the program when the floral piece of jewelry has assumed such a volume that it could tip over. Choose a non-tilting planter that is 5 to 10 cm larger in diameter. Fill fresh Bromeliardia over a drain of potsherds. Use the Bromelie so that the previous planting depth is preserved and watering.
Tips
Tropical bromeliads do not require special precautions for healthy wintering. During the cold season, care must be taken to ensure that the temperature at the site does not fall below 14 degrees Celsius. As the plants almost cease their growth due to the lack of light, the supply of nutrients is stopped from November to February.