Had a wonderful suprise today. My first Bromelaid bloomed .. It was $2.00 give away at Lowes last fall.. I bought about 5 pots of them, different kinds.. Didnt know a think about them. You tell me now..
Yours is very pretty .To water fill the cups in the center of the leaves.They are a tropical plant and have to be protected in cold weather.
You sure got a bargain! Those blooms are almost transluscent. I guess being tropical plants, they will like being kept moist.
Thanks glenda / gator It has been indoors all winter .. I had no idea how to raise it , but it is growing well..b
I found this in a site.Your plant does not need lots of water. Do not put your new plant in the full sun, near a hot light bulb or next to a window that can act as a magnifying glass with the sun and burn your plant. Low to bright-defused light will be just fine. After your Bromeliad has found the perfect spot, next comes the care of your plant. The BIGGEST mistake is over watering your new plant! ! ! Remember, when your plant is in a container where water can sit and not drain, your Bromeliad can rot! Put a half-cup of water in the center of the plant known as the "cup" of the Bromeliad. Next, water the mix where the plant is in with another half-cup of water. When the mix dries out, then, and only then add another half-cup of water. In most cases, watering is only once a week, but you need to determine the exact watering cycle in your situation by checking your plant symptoms. A "'rolled" leaf indicates too little water and you need to get a lot of water fast to the .'cup" of the plant.. Likewise, when the center of the "cup" dries out, add another half-cup of water .Your Bromeliad will love a misting all over from a quart sprayer once or twice a week. Good air movement by your plant prolongs it's life and health. Why have a Bromeliad in your home or office? 1.) Because it is visually pleasing! 2.) It makes you feel good inside and helps relieve stress! 3.) Bromeliads help take toxins out of the air and replace fresh oxygen back in the air! It is very healthy for you!
Thanks glenda I will do my upmost to neglect the others too..LOL thanks for lookin it up.. Hope for more suprises as the summer rolls in . b
I thought you meant a live pony. I was jealous! Actually, a tractor pony would be nice too, but I'd be afraid I'd cut up my beds!
Daisybeans, You have to learn to drive so you dont cut up the beds.....Glenda knows how. She takes us on long trips on the pony.. Nice to see the trees in her area. And animals and Glenda..LOL
Daisybeans you will get use to some of us talking back and forth!! Then you can read between the lines. Bali that is a beautiful plant. Two dollars a piece... what a baragain.
