overgrown bromeliad

1. Can you cut back a bromeliad?
2. Do giant bromeliads die after flowering?
3. How do you dig up bromeliads?
4. Can you plant bromeliads in the ground?
5. How long do bromeliads last?
6. Can I put my Bromeliad outside?

Can you cut back a bromeliad?

Well, it might sound harsh, but once your bromeliad bloom has begun to die, you can cut it off! Bromeliads are known for their exotic, long-lasting flowers. These tropical plants can bloom for months, in fact. ... By cutting off the bromeliad's dying flower, you can help the plant refocus its energy on these new pups.

Do giant bromeliads die after flowering?

The flowers spike can last for up to 12 months. After flowering the mother plant will start to die-back while new pups are produced alongside. ... These giant Bromeliad definitely make a statement whether in flower or not.

How do you dig up bromeliads?

Grasp the mother bromeliad plant with one hand and one of the pups in the other. Pull the pup away and downward from the mother stem to break it off. If the bromeliad is very tough, use a sharp knife to cut the pup away from the mother stem.

Can you plant bromeliads in the ground?

Outdoors. Bromeliads can also be grown outdoors. They will thrive all year in tropical climates, but can also be placed outdoors in containers during the summer in more extreme climates. Bromeliads in containers will do well on shaded patios or under trees with broad canopies that allow dappled light through.

How long do bromeliads last?

Originally from the tropics of South America, Central America and Africa, these tropical indoor plants are easy to care for and are easy on the pocketbook. The most common variety of bromeliads, the flowering guzmania (Guzmania spp.), last for two to three years, reports Homestead Gardens.

Can I put my Bromeliad outside?

As long as you live where the winters are mild and warm, or you bring your plants in before the temperatures drop, you can grow bromeliads outside. The epiphytic types are happy with sunlight that filters through the leaves of trees. ... Terrestrial species can be planted in a potting soil made especially for bromeliads.